Hymn for the Opening of Thomas Starr King's Hous
The poem is a tribute to the house of worship and its purpose. It emphasizes the importance of community and spiritual growth. The speaker describes the building as a place where people come together in unity and devotion, seeking guidance and solace. The poem's themes are centered around the idea that faith and spirituality can bring people together, transcending individual differences. It highlights the significance of the house of worship as a symbol of hope and redemption. In terms of literary style, the poem employs traditional forms and language to convey its message. The use of rhyme and meter creates a sense of structure and order, which complements the themes of unity and devotion. The overall tone is one of reverence and optimism, emphasizing the potential for spiritual growth and community building through faith.
By John Greenleaf Whittier · First published 1863 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Social Commentary · 405 words
First lines
The poetic and patriotic preacher, who had won fame in the East, went to California in 1860 and became a power on the Pacific coast. It was not long after the opening of the house of worship built for him that he died.
Amidst these glorious works of Thine, The solemn minarets of the pine, And awful Shasta's icy shrine, --
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Hymn for the Opening of Thomas Starr King's House of Worship is listed on Textopian as a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Social Commentary, Lyric Poetry, Inspirational Literature
- Length: 405 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work is a hymn that expresses themes of worship, spirituality, and a plea for divine guidance, characteristic of religious poetry.
- Patriotic Literature — The poem reflects themes of national unity and healing during a time of conflict, aligning it with patriotic literature.
- Social Commentary — The text addresses social issues such as slavery and the need for peace, indicating a focus on social commentary.
- Lyric Poetry — The personal and emotional expression found in the poem aligns it with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
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American Literature · Poetry · Religious Verse · Hymn · House of Worship · Thomas Starr King · John Greenleaf Whittier · 19th Century American Poetry · Unitarianism · Spirituality · Faith · Community