# The Pure in Heart Shall See God explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

## What happens

This chapter is a poetic meditation on the omnipresence of God, describing how the pure in heart perceive the divine in all aspects of nature, from dawn and sunset to storms and seasons, and ultimately in a heavenly city of light.

## Themes in this chapter

### Faith and Divine Justice

The chapter affirms that the pure in heart will see God in all creation and be guided by Christ, underscoring faith in divine presence and ultimate justice.

### Hope and Redemption

The imagery of walking with God in white and resting safely by His side conveys hope for eternal redemption and peace.

## Character check-ins

### Christ

Described as the guide for the pure in heart, leading them to living founts and providing rest by His side.

### The People

Referenced as 'they' who shall see God in various natural and spiritual phenomena.

## Key lines

> They shall see Him in the crimson flush Of morning’s early light, In the drapery of sunset, Around the couch of night.

The pure in heart perceive God in the beauty of dawn, sunset, and the night sky.

_Highlights the theme of divine presence in natural phenomena._

> They shall see Him when the storms of war Sweep wildly through the land; When peace descends like gentle dew They still shall see His hand.

Even in times of war and peace, the pure in heart recognize God's hand at work.

_Emphasizes faith in divine sovereignty over human events._

> They shall see Him in the city Of gems and pearls of light, They shall see Him in his beauty, And walk with Him in white.

In the heavenly city, the pure in heart will behold God's beauty and dwell with Him in purity.

_Describes the ultimate hope of eternal life and communion with God._

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