Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 169 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 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.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 128887 2025-10-04T09:07:29.107432 text/html 128708 2025-01-12T17:20:13.952989 text/html 121577 2025-10-04T09:07:35.421381 application/epub+zip 121379 2025-10-04T09:07:31.877377 application/epub+zip 108430 2025-10-04T09:07:30.743496 application/epub+zip 224376 2025-10-04T09:07:37.508325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208442 2025-10-04T09:07:34.631389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192927 2022-09-05T04:37:00.229115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99441 2025-10-04T09:07:28.763377 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94786 2021-01-02T06:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17534 2025-10-04T09:07:37.633367 application/rdf+xml 10820 2025-10-04T09:07:31.231364 image/jpeg 2855 2025-10-04T09:07:30.981364 image/jpeg 40134 2021-01-02T06:40:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 118353 2025-10-04T09:07:29.118388 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia