Elsie's Chamber

by Matthew Arnold — a poem card from Justes Mots

A dramatic prayer spoken by Elsie, who invokes Christ's sacrifice and asks to follow His example of redemptive suffering and self-giving love. The poem is deeply Christian in sentiment, presenting death and bleeding as pathways to spiritual likeness with Christ. Suitable for religious services or meditations on sacrifice and devotion.

*Night.* ELSIE *praying.*

*Elsie.* My Redeemer and my Lord,

I beseech thee, I entreat thee,

Guide me in each act and word,
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Themes: sympathy · grief · reflection