There is also no thing more tedious than hearing someone spout what one should do, continually, instead of leaving one alone to learn it, on one's own. The Prodigal Son too has meaning, and can one really stem his ways? Me thinks this is only so much reading, with very little, if anything to say.
The intent is good, and Thackery definitely learned his lessons, one way or another, but how does one get another to see their value before they are undone?
It holds not a candle to "Ode to an expiring frog".
I have never read any of Thackeray's poetry -- this is a delightful introduction! And a good reminder to take care concerning vanity and pursue instead the Lord's work.
There is also no thing more tedious than hearing someone spout what one should do, continually, instead of leaving one alone to learn it, on one's own. The Prodigal Son too has meaning, and can one really stem his ways? Me thinks this is only so much reading, with very little, if anything to say.
The intent is good, and Thackery definitely learned his lessons, one way or another, but how does one get another to see their value before they are undone?
It holds not a candle to "Ode to an expiring frog".
These are the writer's views alone.
I have never read any of Thackeray's poetry -- this is a delightful introduction! And a good reminder to take care concerning vanity and pursue instead the Lord's work.