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100 1 _aHayley, William,
_d1745-1820
245 1 0 _aPoems on Serious and Sacred Subjects :
_bPrinted only as Private Tokens of Regard, for the Particular Friends of the Author
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-01
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Graham Smith and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Poems on Serious and Sacred Subjects" by William Hayley is a collection of poetry written in the late 18th to early 19th century. The work comprises a series of reflections on profound themes, particularly focusing on spirituality and the human experience of life and death. The poems delve into elements of Christian faith, offering thoughts on mortality, divine love, and the virtues of humility, charity, and friendship. In this collection, Hayley exhibits a deeply introspective and sometimes melancholic tone as he explores the significance of life’s fleeting nature and the solace found in faith. The poems frequently meditate on the fear of death, framing it not merely as an end but as a transition to a peaceful existence beyond. Notable pieces, such as "On the Fear of Death," articulate the dichotomy of human fears and desires, ultimately suggesting that a life rooted in faith can alleviate the existential dread associated with mortality. Through his verses, Hayley emphasizes the importance of Christian virtues, the power of love, and the enduring bond of friendship, inviting readers into a thoughtful contemplation of their own beliefs and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8948
999 _c50868
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