Variant Form of the Preceding Poem

Name: Variant Form of the Preceding Poem
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

The poem presents a call to those burdened by life's struggles, offering solace and rest. It invites individuals who are weary, troubled by sin and life's challenges, to find peace in a serene, celestial setting. The speaker emphasizes the temporary nature of earthly trials, suggesting that suffering and labor are fleeting. The imagery of a welcoming, tranquil space contrasts with the hardships faced in life, reinforcing the idea of hope and redemption. The speaker portrays a figure of deliverance, symbolizing liberation from suffering. This figure represents a promise of relief and the imminent arrival of freedom. The tone is both comforting and encouraging, urging the reader to endure their struggles with the assurance that relief is forthcoming. The poem encapsulates themes of hope, redemption, and the transient nature of suffering, ultimately conveying a message of faith in a brighter future beyond current hardships.

By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1885 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 109 words

First lines

COME to me, all ye that labour; I will give your spirits rest; Here apart in starry quiet I will give you rest.

Come to me, ye heavy laden, sin defiled and care opprest, In your father's quiet mansions, soon to prove a welcome guest.

But an hour you bear your trial, sin and suffer, bleed and die; But an hour you toil and combat here in day's inspiring eye.

See the feet of your deliverer; lo, the hour of freedom nigh.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Date: 1885 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational, Romanticism, Lyric
Length: 109 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is a poem that employs lyrical language and structure, focusing on themes of rest and deliverance.
Religious — The poem contains spiritual themes, referencing deliverance and rest in a religious context.
Inspirational — The poem aims to uplift and inspire those who are burdened, offering hope and solace.
Romanticism — The poem reflects Romantic ideals of nature, emotion, and the human experience.