Meeting of my Departed Mother and Husband
The work presents a poignant dialogue between a departed mother and husband, exploring themes of life, death, and spiritual transcendence. The mother expresses joy for her husband’s arrival in the afterlife, emphasizing the liberation from earthly struggles and the transition to a divine existence. She acknowledges the journey he undertook, highlighting the contrast between mortal joys and the deeper, eternal truths of existence. The husband reflects on the nature of life and death, asserting that true life is not bound by mortality. He describes the struggle of awakening to a higher understanding after what seemed like death, emphasizing faith and divine love as guiding forces. The couple's reunion is marked by a sense of peace and fulfillment, as they discuss the impact of their separation on their child, who remains on earth. The husband reassures the mother that their child will eventually join them, reinforcing the idea of an unbroken connection through love and faith. The work culminates in a vision of hope and reunion, where love transcends physical separation, and the promise of eternal joy awaits those who seek truth. The narrative ultimately conveys a message of comfort, emphasizing the continuity of existence beyond the physical realm and the enduring bonds of love that connect souls across time and space.
By Mary Baker Eddy · First published 1893 · Genre: Spiritual Poetry, Religious Literature, Philosophical Literature · 643 words
First lines
Joy for thee, happy friend! thy bark is past The dangerous sea, and safely moored at last -- Beyond rough foam. Soft gales celestial, in sweet music bore -- Spirit emancipate for this far shore -- Thee to thy home.
"You've traveled long, and far from mortal joys, To Soul's diviner sense, that spurns such toys, Brave wrestler, lone. Now see thy ever-self; Life never fled; Man is not mortal, never of the dead: The dark unknown.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Mary Baker Eddy
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Spiritual Poetry, Religious Literature, Philosophical Literature, Inspirational Literature, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 643 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Spiritual Poetry — The work explores themes of life, death, and the spiritual connection between loved ones, characteristic of spiritual poetry.
- Religious Literature — The text reflects religious themes, particularly the concepts of life after death and divine love.
- Philosophical Literature — The exploration of existence, mortality, and the nature of the soul aligns with philosophical inquiry.
- Inspirational Literature — The uplifting tone and messages of hope and reunion provide inspiration to readers.
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Spiritualism · Autobiography · Christian Science · Mysticism · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery · Faith · Healing · Spirituality · Philosophy · Religion · Metaphysics