Mother's Evening Prayer by Mary Baker Eddy
The work is a prayer reflecting a mother's deep spiritual connection and protective instincts towards her child. It emphasizes the themes of divine love, guidance, and the assurance of safety through faith. The speaker invokes a gentle presence that embodies peace, joy, and power, seeking divine support for her child's journey. The prayer acknowledges the challenges and fears that come with motherhood, such as the potential dangers and emotional struggles faced by both mother and child. It expresses a reliance on divine love as a refuge, suggesting that true vision and understanding come from a spiritual perspective. The mother finds strength in the belief that God’s presence surrounds and protects them, reinforcing the idea that love transcends adversity. The text also conveys a sense of gratitude for life's trials, viewing them as opportunities for growth and deeper love. It encourages a mindset of hope and resilience, asserting that every negative experience can lead to greater understanding and connection with the divine. The imagery of being under the protective wing of a higher power symbolizes comfort and security. Ultimately, the prayer culminates in a sense of peace, where the mother finds solace in her faith, assuring her that divine presence is always with her and her child. The work encapsulates the essence of maternal love intertwined with spiritual assurance, highlighting the transformative power of faith in overcoming life's challenges.
By Mary Baker Eddy · First published 1890 · Genre: Spiritual Poetry, Religious Literature, Inspirational Literature · 285 words
First lines
/ O gentle presence, peace and joy and power; / O Life divine, that owns each waiting hour, / Thou Love that guards the nestling's faltering flight! / Keep Thou my child on upward wing tonight.
/ Love is our refuge; only with mine eye / Can I behold the snare, the pit, the fall: / His habitation high is here, and nigh, / His arm encircles me, and mine, and all.
/ O make me glad for every scalding tear, / For hope deferred, ingratitude, disdain! / Wait, and love more for every hate, and fear / No ill, -- since God is good, and loss is gain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Mary Baker Eddy
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Spiritual Poetry, Religious Literature, Inspirational Literature, Devotional Writing, Children's Literature
- Length: 285 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Spiritual Poetry — The work expresses themes of divine love, protection, and spiritual guidance, characteristic of spiritual poetry.
- Religious Literature — The text reflects Christian Science beliefs and emphasizes prayer and reliance on God.
- Inspirational Literature — The poem aims to inspire hope and comfort, particularly for mothers, through its uplifting messages.
- Devotional Writing — The work serves as a prayer, focusing on devotion and connection with the divine.
Tags
Spiritualism · Christianity · Theology · Philosophy · Meditation · Prayer · Faith · Hope · Love · Divinity · Morality · Ethics