The Sleepless Jesus
The Sleepless Jesus is a novel by George MacDonald that explores the themes of faith and doubt through the story of a young man named John who struggles with his belief in God. The book follows John's journey as he grapples with questions about religion, morality, and the nature of existence. Along the way, he encounters various characters who challenge his assumptions and help him to see things from new perspectives. Ultimately, John comes to a deeper understanding of himself and his place in the world through his interactions with others and his own inner reflections.
By George MacDonald · First published 1870 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Philosophical · 403 words
First lines
'Tis time to sleep, my little boy: Why gaze thy bright eyes so? At night our children, for new joy Home to thy father go, But thou art wakeful! Sleep, my child; The moon and stars are gone; The wind is up and raving wild, But thou art smiling on!
My child, thou hast immortal eyes That see by their own light; They see the children's blood -- it lies Red-glowing through the night! Thou hast an ever-open ear For sob or cry or moan: Thou seemest not to see or hear, Thou only smilest on!
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The Sleepless Jesus is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Philosophical, Mystical, Literary
- Length: 403 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text explores themes of divine presence, prayer, and spiritual insight, focusing on a Christ-like figure.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter to convey its themes.
- Philosophical — The narrative delves into existential questions about suffering, divine will, and human perception.
- Mystical — The text suggests a mystical understanding of the world, with references to seeing beyond physical reality.
Tags
spirituality · faith · Christianity · theology · prayer · redemption · suffering · hope · mysticism · divine · sacrifice · salvation