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Literary
November 1, 1905
The Abbeville Press And Banner
Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Reflection on an early Christian legend where a king shatters a poisoned cup by invoking God's name, emphasizing the ethical and spiritual power of sincere faith against harmful influences.
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One of the earliest legends of Christianity tells the story of a king into whose hand was treacherously put a cup of poison. But the king spoke the name of God over the cup, and it was shattered in his grasp.
There is a profound and luminous truth in this story, as in so many of the old legends that have survived in literature because of their ethical and spiritual significance and value. The poisonous thing, the soul-killing thing of whatsoever sort, is rendered powerless by naming over it the name of God in sincerity and trust.
There is a profound and luminous truth in this story, as in so many of the old legends that have survived in literature because of their ethical and spiritual significance and value. The poisonous thing, the soul-killing thing of whatsoever sort, is rendered powerless by naming over it the name of God in sincerity and trust.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Christian Legend
Poison Cup
Divine Name
Faith
Spiritual Significance
Literary Details
Subject
Christian Legend Of King And Poisoned Cup
Form / Style
Prose Reflection On Legend
Key Lines
One Of The Earliest Legends Of Christianity Tells The Story Of A King Into Whose Hand Was Treacherously Put A Cup Of Poison. But The King Spoke The Name Of God Over The Cup, And It Was Shattered In His Grasp.
The Poisonous Thing, The Soul Killing Thing Of Whatsoever Sort, Is Rendered Powerless By Naming Over It The Name Of God In Sincerity And Trust.