God's Mercy by James Whitcomb Riley
The poem explores the concept of God's mercy and its relationship to human suffering. It describes a scene where a child is crying out for help after falling into a well, and an old man intervenes, saving the child from drowning. The poem suggests that God's mercy is not just about intervening in times of crisis but also about providing comfort and solace to those who are suffering.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1876 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 46 words
First lines
Behold, one faith endureth still -- Let factions rail and creeds contend -- God's mercy _was_, and _is_, and _will_ Be with us, foe and friend.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational
- Length: 46 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality.
- Religious — The themes revolve around faith, divine mercy, and spiritual endurance.
- Inspirational — The content aims to inspire and reassure readers about the constancy of divine mercy.
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Poetry · Christianity · Faith · Spirituality · Meditation · Philosophy · Religion · Devotion · Hope · Inspiration · Literary · Classic