The "Hymn Before Action" is a prayer to old-fashioned God, the unique deity of the British Empire, the focus of its prayers. The Church's One Foundation, a hymn written by the Church of England in response to a bishop who questioned the reliability of the Bible, served as the inspiration for this poRead more
The “Hymn Before Action” is a prayer to old-fashioned God, the unique deity of the British Empire, the focus of its prayers. The Church’s One Foundation, a hymn written by the Church of England in response to a bishop who questioned the reliability of the Bible, served as the inspiration for this poem. It contains numerous biblical references.
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Repetition: It is an instance where a word or phrase is repeated to provide clarity and emphasis, highlighting deeper meanings in the text. For example, “Ere yet” Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession whose purpose is to provide an audible pulRead more
Hymn before action Summary
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