Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott
This poem is a hymn of praise to God's protection and guidance. It describes the speaker's faith in God as their fortress and stronghold, where they find safety from life's challenges and uncertainties. The poem emphasizes the idea that God is a reliable and trustworthy refuge, who will protect and defend those who put their trust in Him.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1860 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Political Poetry, Social Critique · 445 words
First lines
LUTHER'S HYMN. WE wait beneath the furnace-blast The pangs of transformation; Not painlessly doth God recast And mould anew the nation. Hot burns the fire Where wrongs expire; Nor spares the hand That from the land Uproots the ancient evil.
The hand-breadth cloud the sages feared Its bloody rain is dropping; The poison plant the fathers spared All else is overtopping. East, West, South, North, It curses the earth; All justice dies, And fraud and lies Live only in its shadow.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Political Poetry, Social Critique, Historical Poetry, Inspirational Poetry
- Length: 445 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work reflects deep religious themes, focusing on faith and divine intervention in human affairs.
- Political Poetry — The poem addresses the political issues of slavery and national unity, making it a commentary on contemporary social struggles.
- Social Critique — It critiques societal norms and injustices, particularly regarding slavery and the moral responsibilities of individuals.
- Historical Poetry — The context of the poem is rooted in a specific historical moment, reflecting the tensions of the Civil War era.
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Poetry · Religious · American Literature · 19th Century · Christianity · Faith · Spirituality · Hope · Comfort · Solace · Meditation · Devotional