It is a beauteous evening, calm and free, The holy time is quiet as a Nun Breathless with adoration; the broad sun Is sinking down in its tranquility; The gentleness of heaven broods o'er the Sea: Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder-everlastingly. Dear Child! dear Girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouched by solemn thought, Thy nature is not therefore less divine: Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year; And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not.
"It is a beauteous evening, calm and free..." This excerpt from Miriam Toews' book reflects on the peaceful beauty of evening and the divine presence in nature. The setting sun and the gentle brooding of heaven over the sea evoke a sense of tranquility and spiritual awakening. The mention of a mighty Being in eternal motion suggests a divine force actively shaping the world, creating a profound sense of awe and reverence.
"Dear Child! dear Girl! that walkest with me here..." The passage emphasizes the divine nature inherent in everyone, regardless of outward appearances or moments of solemn thought. It reassures that divine presence exists within every soul, even if not always apparent, and highlights the idea that divine worship and connection are ongoing, present in both ordinary and sacred moments.
