The Thank Offering by George MacDonald
The Thank Offering is a novel by George MacDonald that explores themes of faith and redemption through the story of a young woman named Marion. The book follows her journey from a life of sin to one of salvation, as she learns to trust in God's love and forgiveness. Along the way, she encounters various characters who help her on her path towards spiritual growth and enlightenment. Overall, The Thank Offering is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and the importance of gratitude in our lives.
By George MacDonald · First published 1875 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 220 words
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First lines
My little child receives my gift, / A simple piece of bread; / But to her mouth she doth not lift / The love in bread conveyed, / Till on my lips, unerring, swift, / The morsel first is laid.
This is her grace before her food, / This her libation poured; / Uplift, like offering Aaron good / Heaved up unto the Lord; / More riches in the thanks than could / A thousand gifts afford!
My Father, every gift of thine, / Teach me to lift to Thee; / Not else know I the love divine, / With which it comes to me; / Not else the tenfold gift is mine / Of taking thankfully.
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around divine love, gratitude, and offerings to God, which are central to religious literature.
- Inspirational — The poem encourages a mindset of gratitude and spiritual reflection, common in inspirational works.
Tags
gratitude · faith · spirituality · Christianity · philosophy · morality · redemption · love · forgiveness · selflessness · community · sacrifice
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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