The Seven Joys of Mary by L. Edna Walter
Mary recounts her seven joys in Jesus: seeing Him become her Son, make the lame walk, make the blind see, read the Bible through, raise the dead to life, hang upon the Crucifix, and ascend into heaven, each joy closing with praise to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost forever.
By L. Edna Walter · First published 1866 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Hymn · 420 words
First lines
TINKERS' CAROL FROM ASHDOWN FOREST.
1. The first good joy that Mary had, / It was the joy of one; / To see the blessèd Jesus / When He was first her Son. / When He was first her Son, good Lord, / And happy may we be; / Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost / To all eternity.
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The work centers entirely on Christian theology and Mary's spiritual relationship with Jesus through witnessing His divine miracles and redemptive acts.
- Devotional Literature — Structured as an act of religious devotion with explicit praise directed toward the Holy Trinity, designed to inspire contemplation and prayer in the reader.
- Hymn — Employs traditional hymn structure with seven numbered stanzas, repeated refrain, and liturgical language intended for communal religious singing and celebration.
- Folk Poetry — Identified as a 'TINKERS' CAROL FROM ASHDOWN FOREST,' rooted in traditional oral and folk verse traditions with regional cultural origins.
Tags
mary · jesus · carol · hymn · religious poetry · biblical themes · miracles · healing · incarnation · crucifixion · ascension · resurrection
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: L. Edna Walter
- Date: 1866 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Hymn, Folk Poetry, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 420 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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