Our Lord and our Lady
The novel is a satirical critique of the Catholic Church's hierarchy and its treatment of the laity. It follows the story of a young man who becomes disillusioned with the Church's corruption and hypocrisy, particularly in regards to the clergy's abuse of power and their disregard for the well-being of the common people.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1925 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Historical · 220 words
First lines
They warned Our Lady for the Child That was Our blessed Lord, And She took Him into the desert wild, Over the camel's ford.
And a long song She sang to Him And a short story told: And She wrapped Him in a woollen cloak To keep Him from the cold.
But when Our Lord was grown a man The Rich they dragged Him down, And they crucified Him in Golgotha, Out and beyond the Town.
They crucified Him on Calvary, Upon an April day; And because He had been her little Son She followed Him all the way.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Historical, Devotional
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text centers on the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity, and includes religious figures such as Our Lady.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic writing.
- Historical — The narrative references historical events related to the life and crucifixion of Jesus, placing it within a historical context.
- Devotional — The text reflects themes of devotion and reverence towards religious figures, particularly Our Lord and Our Lady.
Tags
Catholicism · Faith · Spirituality · Mystery · Devotion · Tradition · History · Culture · Religion · Belief · Dogma · Theology