Friday, 5 August 2016

What is an analysis of Emerson's poem "Sursum Corda"?

's poem
"Sursum Corda" is a short work that highlights the power of the Holy Spirit and its
intents and comings and goings as the wind. The poem is one stanza of eleven lines.


Emerson is also highlighting that if one has the zeal to know God and diligently seeks
the Spirit, he or she will find it. One does not have to worry if they perceive the Spirit is
hiding from them, their zeal for the Spirit will ensure they attain it because the Spirit
is...

     Inexorable to thy zeal:


...in other words, inescapable to one's zeal. Emerson is also saying that Heaven has
already cast their lot with the person. Heaven will achieve its goals for the person who truly
desires God, Truth, the Son, and the Spirit.

Emerson tells the reader not to
lower themselves to poor excuses in their desire for the Spirit. One is to stand fast and let
the Spirit do what it pleases, because, in the end, as already mentioned, if Heaven has chosen
one for future glory, there is nothing to worry about for one who honestly desires God's holy
power. The truth is that the Spirit dictates the relationship between humankind and God, and not
vice-versa.

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