Hymn for the Opening of Plymouth Church
The poem describes a church service at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New York. The hymn is sung by the congregation and is a celebration of faith and community. It expresses gratitude for the church's presence in the city and its role in bringing people together. The language is formal and reverent, with a focus on the spiritual significance of the church.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1827 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Hymn, Inspirational Literature · 168 words
First lines
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
All things are Thine: no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee; And hence with grateful hearts to-day, Thy own before Thy feet we lay.
Thy will was in the builders' thought; Thy hand unseen amidst us wrought; Through mortal motive, scheme and plan, Thy wise eternal purpose ran.
No lack Thy perfect fulness knew; For human needs and longings grew This house of prayer, this home of rest, In the fair garden of the West.
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work expresses themes of faith, gratitude, and divine presence, characteristic of religious poetry.
- Hymn — It serves as a hymn, intended for worship and spiritual reflection, aligning with the structure and purpose of hymns.
- Inspirational Literature — The poem aims to inspire and uplift the reader through its themes of hope and divine connection.
- Lyric Poetry — The personal and emotional expression found in the poem aligns it with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
Tags
American Literature · Poetry · Religious Verse · Hymn · Plymouth Church · Boston · Massachusetts · 19th Century · Christianity · Faith · Spirituality · Community
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1827 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Hymn, Inspirational Literature, Lyric Poetry, Spiritual Literature
- Length: 168 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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