Three Prayers for Sleep and Waking (Songs of Hea
This collection of prayers explores the spiritual dimensions of everyday life, focusing on the themes of sleep and waking as metaphors for the human experience. The poems examine the transition from wakefulness to slumber, and vice versa, as a symbol of the soul's journey through life, death, and rebirth.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1907 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 359 words
First lines
I. BEDTIME
Ere thou sleepest gently lay Every troubled thought away: Put off worry and distress As thou puttest off thy dress: Drop thy burden and thy care In the quiet arms of prayer.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual
- Length: 359 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is centered around prayer and communication with God, reflecting religious themes and practices.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on comfort, peace, and guidance, aiming to inspire and uplift the reader.
- Spiritual — The content emphasizes spiritual reflection and connection with a higher power.
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Poetry · Spirituality · Faith · Christianity · Devotional · Prayer · Reflection · Meditation · Inspirational · Religious · Liturgical · Hymns