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Poem
November 20, 1840
Burlington Free Press
Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A sonnet extolling the noble, meek spirit that performs great deeds selflessly, finding perfection within and guiding fellow humans with fearless faith, undeterred by lack of worldly acclaim.
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SONNET.
Oh child of Heaven! oh most meek and free
Most gentle spirit of true nobleness!
Thou doest not a noble deed the less,
Because the world may not its greatness see.
What were a thousand triumphings to thee,
Who in thyself art as a perfect sphere.
Wrapt in a bright and natural atmosphere,
Of mighty souledness and majesty?
Thy soul is not too high for lowly things,
Feels not its strength seeing a brother weak;
Not for itself unto itself is dear;
But for that it may guide the wanderings
Of fellow men, and to their spirits speak
The lofty faith of one that knows no fear.
Oh child of Heaven! oh most meek and free
Most gentle spirit of true nobleness!
Thou doest not a noble deed the less,
Because the world may not its greatness see.
What were a thousand triumphings to thee,
Who in thyself art as a perfect sphere.
Wrapt in a bright and natural atmosphere,
Of mighty souledness and majesty?
Thy soul is not too high for lowly things,
Feels not its strength seeing a brother weak;
Not for itself unto itself is dear;
But for that it may guide the wanderings
Of fellow men, and to their spirits speak
The lofty faith of one that knows no fear.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sonnet
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Sonnet
Nobleness
Soul
Virtue
Faith
Selflessness
Poem Details
Title
Sonnet.
Key Lines
Oh Child Of Heaven! Oh Most Meek And Free
Thy Soul Is Not Too High For Lowly Things,
But For That It May Guide The Wanderings
Of Fellow Men, And To Their Spirits Speak
The Lofty Faith Of One That Knows No Fear.