Song of a Pilgrim-Soul (Songs of Hearth and Alta
This collection of poems explores the spiritual journey of a pilgrim-soul through various stages of life, from innocence to experience and ultimately to wisdom. The poems are characterized by their use of nature imagery and symbolism to convey themes of faith, doubt, and redemption. The speaker navigates the complexities of human existence, grappling with questions of morality, purpose, and the search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic world.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 148 words
First lines
March on, my soul, nor like a laggard stay!
March swiftly on. Yet err not from the way Where all the nobly wise of old have trod, -- The path of faith, made by the sons of God.
Follow the marks that they have set beside The narrow, cloud-swept track, to be thy guide: Follow, and honour what the past has gained, And forward still, that more may be attained.
Something to learn, and something to forget: Hold fast the good, and seek the better yet: Press on, and prove the pilgrim-hope of youth: The Creeds are milestones on the road to Truth.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 148 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The themes revolve around faith, spiritual journey, and divine guidance, aligning with religious literature.
- Inspirational — The text encourages perseverance and self-improvement, common in inspirational writing.
- Philosophical — It explores existential themes such as truth and the human condition, typical of philosophical works.
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Poetry · Spirituality · Faith · Christianity · Devotional · Literary · Symbolism · Imagery · Nature · Meditative · Philosophical · Existential