Good Teacher (Wayfaring Psalms in Palestine)
The narrative revolves around a young teacher who travels to the Holy Land to educate Palestinian children. He faces challenges from both his students and the local community due to cultural differences and language barriers. The story explores themes of faith, tolerance, and understanding in the face of adversity.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1906 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 210 words
First lines
The Lord is my teacher, I shall not lose the way.
He leadeth me in the lowly path of learning, He prepareth a lesson for me every day; He bringeth me to the clear fountains of instruction, Little by little he showeth me the beauty of truth.
The world is a great book that he hath written, He turneth the leaves for me slowly; They are inscribed with images and letters, He poureth light on the pictures and the words.
He taketh me by the hand to the hill-top of vision, And my soul is glad when I perceive his meaning; In the valley also he walketh beside me, In the dark places he whispereth to my heart.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 210 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is centered around spiritual guidance and divine teaching, using religious imagery and references.
- Poetry — The work is structured in a poetic form, utilizing verse and metaphorical language.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on personal growth, learning, and encouragement through divine support.
- Philosophical — The text explores deeper meanings of truth and understanding, reflecting on the nature of learning and wisdom.
Tags
Christianity · Pilgrimage · Spirituality · Travelogue · Memoir · Faith · Inspiration · Devotional · Theology · Philosophy · Meditation · Reflection