The Widow with the Two Mites
The Widow with the Two Mites is a short story by George MacDonald about a widow who gives all she has to God. The story explores themes of sacrifice, generosity, and faith.
By George MacDonald · First published 1863 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational · 192 words
First lines
Here _much_ and _little_ shift and change, With scale of need and time; There _more_ and _less_ have meanings strange, Which the world cannot rime.
Sickness may be more hale than health, And service kingdom high; Yea, poverty be bounty's wealth, To give like God thereby.
Bring forth your riches; let them go, Nor mourn the lost control; For if ye hoard them, surely so Their rust will reach your soul.
Cast in your coins, for God delights When from wide hands they fall; But here is one who brings two mites, And thus gives more than all.
What this Textopian page supports
The Widow with the Two Mites is listed on Textopian as a poem by George MacDonald, dated 1863 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical, Historical Fiction
- Length: 192 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Widow with the Two Mites by George MacDonald
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Widow with the Two Mites?
- How does this poem by George MacDonald fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Religious Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Love Of God Its Own Reward by Charles Kingsley
- The Priests Heart by Charles Kingsley
- Thou Art Worthy by Charles Kingsley
- The Servant Of The Lord by Charles Kingsley
- Parable Of The Lowest Place by Charles Kingsley
- The Charity Of God by Charles Kingsley
Genres
- Religious Fiction — The text explores themes of faith, divine reward, and spiritual wealth, aligning with religious narratives.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and rhyming schemes.
- Inspirational — The story conveys a moral lesson about generosity and spiritual fulfillment.
- Philosophical — The text reflects on the nature of wealth and value, prompting philosophical contemplation.
Tags
faith · charity · sacrifice · humility · generosity · spirituality · poverty · wealth · morality · Christianity · redemption · compassion