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The Hound of heaven
Book • 1926
Francis Thompson's 'The Hound of Heaven' is a spiritual allegory about the pursuit of God. The poem depicts God as a relentless hound chasing the fleeing soul.
The speaker tries to escape God's pursuit by seeking refuge in nature, love, and worldly pursuits, but finds no lasting satisfaction.
Each attempt to escape only leads back to the realization that God is the only true source of fulfillment.
The poem explores themes of divine love, grace, and the ultimate surrender of the self to the divine will.
Through vivid imagery and metaphorical language, Thompson conveys the idea that God's love is persistent and inescapable.
The speaker tries to escape God's pursuit by seeking refuge in nature, love, and worldly pursuits, but finds no lasting satisfaction.
Each attempt to escape only leads back to the realization that God is the only true source of fulfillment.
The poem explores themes of divine love, grace, and the ultimate surrender of the self to the divine will.
Through vivid imagery and metaphorical language, Thompson conveys the idea that God's love is persistent and inescapable.
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Mentioned as a poem Yogananda recommended new ashram residents to read.
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E111: The Mind Isn’t the Problem—It’s That You are Listening to It
