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Since Thou Hast Given Me This Good Hope, O God by Robert Louis Stevenson

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Topics: sad-shayari, love-shayari, nature-poetry

SINCE thou hast given me this good hope, O God, That while my footsteps tread the flowery sod And the great woods embower me, and white dawn And purple even sweetly lead me on From day to day, and night to night, O God, My life shall no wise miss the light of love; But ever climbing, climb above Man's one poor star, man's supine lands, Into the azure steadfastness of death, My life shall no wise lack the light of love, My hands not lack the loving touch of hands; But day by day, while yet I draw my breath,

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"SINCE thou hast given me this good hope, O God,..."

"Since Thou Hast Given Me This Good Hope, O God" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a sad and love and nature and inspirational english poem consisting of 16 lines. This English poem by Robert Louis Stevenson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "SINCE thou hast given me this good hope, O God, That while my footsteps tread the flowery sod...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and nature and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Robert Louis Stevenson's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer best known for "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." His "A Child's Garden of Verses" (1885) remains a beloved classic of children's poetry.

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