Translation of a Passage in Ottfried's Metrical

Name: Translation of a Passage in Ottfried's Metrical Paraphrase of the Gospel
Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The work presents a poetic retelling of the nativity, focusing on the Virgin Mary and her role as the mother of Jesus. It emphasizes her purity, joy, and the sacredness of her relationship with her child. The imagery evokes a sense of reverence, portraying Mary as a blessed figure who nurtures and protects the divine infant. The text highlights the intimate bond between mother and child, celebrating the physical and emotional aspects of motherhood. It reflects on the significance of her actions, such as breastfeeding and comforting, as acts of devotion and love. The repetition of "blessed" underscores the sanctity of Mary and her experiences, positioning her as a central figure in the Christian narrative. The passage culminates in a recognition of her unparalleled status among mortals, elevating her to a place of honor and reverence in the context of the divine birth. The overall tone is one of admiration and veneration, capturing the essence of maternal love intertwined with the miraculous nature of the event.

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge · First published 1834 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Narrative Poetry · 256 words

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She gave with joy her virgin breast; / She hid it not, she bared the breast / Which suckled that divinest babe! / Blessed, blessed were the breasts / Which the Saviour infant kiss'd; / And blessed, blessed was the mother / Who wrapp'd his limbs in swaddling clothes, / Singing placed him on her lap, / Hung o'er him with her looks of love, / And soothed him with a lulling motion. / Blessed! for she shelter'd him / From the damp and chilling air; / Blessed, blessed! for she lay / With such a bade in one blest bed, / Close as babes and mothers lie! / Blessed, blessed evermore, / With her virgin lips she kiss'd, / With her arms, and to her breast, / She embraced the babe divine, / Her babe divine the virgin mother! / There lives not on this ring of earth / A mortal that can sing her praise. / Mighty mother, virgin pure, / In the darkness and the night / For us she _bore_ the heavenly Lord!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Date: 1834 CE
Language: English
Genres: Religious Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Narrative Poetry, Christian Literature, Metrical Paraphrase
Length: 256 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Religious Poetry — The work reflects themes of motherhood and divinity, central to religious narratives.
Lyric Poetry — The emotional expression and personal reflection on motherhood and the divine are characteristic of lyric poetry.
Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story about the Virgin Mary and the birth of Jesus, fitting the narrative poetry genre.
Christian Literature — The content is deeply rooted in Christian themes and figures, making it relevant to Christian literature.