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Poem
August 29, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A solemn Russian hymn, copied from Carr's Northern Summer, recited before burial in Russia. It contemplates the transience of life as a blossom or vapor, the vanity of human existence, and urges fleeing worldly corruption to inherit heaven.
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A RUSSIAN HYMN.
The following solemn and impressive hymn is copied from Carr's Northern Summer. --
This hymn, it is said, is generally recited in Russia, over a corpse previous to its interment:
"Oh! what is life? a blossom! a vapour or dew of the morning! Approach and contemplate the grave.--There now is the graceful form! where the beauty of complexion!
What lamentation, wailing, and struggling when the soul is separated from the body!
Human life seems altogether vanity: a transient shadow; the sleep of error; the unavailing labour of imagined existence: let us therefore fly from every corruption of the world, that we may inherit the kingdom of heaven."
The following solemn and impressive hymn is copied from Carr's Northern Summer. --
This hymn, it is said, is generally recited in Russia, over a corpse previous to its interment:
"Oh! what is life? a blossom! a vapour or dew of the morning! Approach and contemplate the grave.--There now is the graceful form! where the beauty of complexion!
What lamentation, wailing, and struggling when the soul is separated from the body!
Human life seems altogether vanity: a transient shadow; the sleep of error; the unavailing labour of imagined existence: let us therefore fly from every corruption of the world, that we may inherit the kingdom of heaven."
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Russian Hymn
Life Vanity
Grave Contemplation
Soul Separation
Kingdom Of Heaven
What entities or persons were involved?
Copied From Carr's Northern Summer
Poem Details
Title
A Russian Hymn.
Author
Copied From Carr's Northern Summer
Subject
Recited In Russia Over A Corpse Previous To Its Interment
Key Lines
Oh! What Is Life? A Blossom! A Vapour Or Dew Of The Morning! Approach And Contemplate The Grave. There Now Is The Graceful Form! Where The Beauty Of Complexion!
What Lamentation, Wailing, And Struggling When The Soul Is Separated From The Body!
Human Life Seems Altogether Vanity: A Transient Shadow; The Sleep Of Error; The Unavailing Labour Of Imagined Existence: Let Us Therefore Fly From Every Corruption Of The World, That We May Inherit The Kingdom Of Heaven.