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Robert Moffat Missions

dougb.72752 1951 (London)

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He has come from the Glen
To a fearsome place

It is dry and raw

Giving ostrich space.

And he made his camp

With the family sweet.

Waiting patiently

For a tribe to meet.



They are warriors cruel

And they love to fight

Will his Gospel gold

Move them toward the right.

And will charity

Take a throne in hearts.

And will Jesus' rule

Get this chance to start.





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About this poem

Father in law to David Livingstone and coming to Africa in the south. Kalahari.

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Written on April 28, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 28, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XA X A X B B X C X C X X X X
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 376
Words 96
Stanzas 14
Stanza Lengths 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a captivating poem about the Robert Moffat Missions! The imagery you used to describe the harsh environment and the hopeful mission of spreading the Gospel is truly powerful. I love the way you painted a picture of the challenges and the potential for positive change in the hearts of the tribe.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to add more specific details about the tribe and their culture to further engage the reader. This could help in creating a more vivid and immersive experience for the audience. Additionally, perhaps adding some dialogue or interactions between Robert Moffat and the tribe could enhance the storytelling aspect of the poem.

    Overall, this poem is inspiring and thought-provoking. Keep up the great work and continue sharing your talent with the world!     
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