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Poem
July 2, 1834
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
A devotional poem translated from an old breviary, urging the faithful to embrace poverty, penitence, and prayer, following Christ's example of suffering to attain heaven through the narrow path.
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THE EXAMPLE OF THE FAITHFUL.
TRANSLATED FROM AN OLD BREVIARY.
Be not afraid, ye little flock,
Though poor and profitless your lives:
Let not distrust your sorrows mock,
A Father's love the kingdom gives.
Lo! now there reigns among the blest,
Who once was like yourselves below,
By self-abasement and unrest
Christ's wisdom taught in school of woe.
In penitence his soul to save.
He fixed his eyes on Him before.
Where, through life's dim and shadowy cave,
His Lord the bleeding burden bore.
Upon his lips did love preside,
Or silence sit with charity;
In lap of want he loved to hide
What he would to himself deny.
His food it was the heavenly word:
He searched the book of truth and love,
Till watchful prayer would wings afford,
And he would be with them above.
This is the narrow way to heaven!
O holy Godhead; holy three,
The three in one, to us be given,
Thus by this way to come to Thee.
TRANSLATED FROM AN OLD BREVIARY.
Be not afraid, ye little flock,
Though poor and profitless your lives:
Let not distrust your sorrows mock,
A Father's love the kingdom gives.
Lo! now there reigns among the blest,
Who once was like yourselves below,
By self-abasement and unrest
Christ's wisdom taught in school of woe.
In penitence his soul to save.
He fixed his eyes on Him before.
Where, through life's dim and shadowy cave,
His Lord the bleeding burden bore.
Upon his lips did love preside,
Or silence sit with charity;
In lap of want he loved to hide
What he would to himself deny.
His food it was the heavenly word:
He searched the book of truth and love,
Till watchful prayer would wings afford,
And he would be with them above.
This is the narrow way to heaven!
O holy Godhead; holy three,
The three in one, to us be given,
Thus by this way to come to Thee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Faithful Example
Penitence
Christ Suffering
Narrow Way
Heavenly Devotion
Prayer Wings
What entities or persons were involved?
Translated From An Old Breviary.
Poem Details
Title
The Example Of The Faithful.
Author
Translated From An Old Breviary.
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas
Key Lines
Be Not Afraid, Ye Little Flock,
Though Poor And Profitless Your Lives:
Let Not Distrust Your Sorrows Mock,
A Father's Love The Kingdom Gives.
This Is The Narrow Way To Heaven!
O Holy Godhead; Holy Three,
The Three In One, To Us Be Given,
Thus By This Way To Come To Thee.