# The Master's Voice explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Henry van Dyke Jr..

## What happens

The poem describes finding comfort, courage, and peace in times of darkness, fear, doubt, and grief by hearing the Master's voice, which offers refuge and reassurance.

## Themes in this chapter

### Spiritual Peace and Rest

The poem emphasizes finding rest and peace through the Master's invitation to lay down burdens.

### Faith and Doubt

The narrator struggles with doubt and sin but finds comfort and courage through faith in the Master's voice.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown

The narrator expresses personal struggles with doubt, fear, and grief, finding solace in the Master's voice.

### Jesus

Referred to as the Master, who invites the distressed to find refuge and promises peace and reunion.

## Key lines

> Come unto Me, thou child distressed; Come, find a refuge on My breast; Lay down thy burden, and have rest.

The Master invites the troubled person to come to Him for safety and to release their burdens, promising rest.

_This reflects the theme of spiritual peace and rest._

> Be not afraid; ’tis I that stand, In every danger, near at hand. The winds are still at My command.

The Master reassures that He is present in every danger and has control over the storms of life.

_This highlights the theme of faith overcoming fear._

## Links

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