Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 48 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Religious Poems, Part 1. Part 5 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Religious Poems, Part 1." by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of religious poetry written during the early to mid-19th century, a period known for its Romanticism and spiritual exploration. This work delves into themes of faith, worship, and the human experience in relation to the divine. Whittier, a prominent figure in American literature and an advocate for social justice, infuses his verse with deep emotional resonance and a strong moral compass, often drawing upon biblical narratives and personal reflection. The collection features a variety of poems, each exploring different facets of spirituality and morality. In "The Star of Bethlehem," for instance, Whittier reflects on the contrast between the beauty of nature and the struggles of faith, while "The Crucifixion" powerfully depicts the solemn events of Christ's death and its profound implications for humanity. Other pieces address personal introspection, collective worship, and the pursuit of inner peace, such as in "My Soul and I," where the poet engages in a deep dialogue with his own spirit. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt language, Whittier's poems invite readers to contemplate their faith, the mysteries of existence, and the concept of divine love and mercy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 128715 128638 2024-11-04T10:51:11.626242 2023-10-04T09:59:57.814305 text/html text/html 128708 128631 2024-11-04T10:51:11.883256 2023-10-04T09:59:57.983275 text/html text/html 121502 2024-11-04T10:51:19.109208 application/epub+zip 121381 2024-11-04T10:51:15.143220 application/epub+zip 108434 2024-11-04T10:51:13.862223 application/epub+zip 224378 2024-11-04T10:51:21.412218 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208442 2024-11-04T10:51:18.204194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192927 2022-09-05T04:37:00.229115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99441 99415 2024-11-04T10:51:11.324243 2023-10-04T09:59:57.612290 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 94786 2021-01-02T06:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40134 2021-01-02T06:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18959 2024-11-04T10:51:21.541178 application/rdf+xml 10820 2024-11-04T10:51:14.401212 image/jpeg 2855 2024-11-04T10:51:14.129211 image/jpeg 118290 2024-11-04T10:51:11.895224 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia