The Christian Year, Lyra Innocentium, and Other Poems

by John Keble

Publishers:

Humphrey Milford; Oxford University Press

, 1914

Overview

Renowned nineteenth-century writer John Keble used his wildly popular poetry to spread his theology and love of God throughout the country, and his sermons challenged all of England. “National Apostasy,” included in this text, sparked the religious revival called the Tractarian Movement, also known as the Oxford Movement. John Keble’s potent writing and preaching comes together in The Christian Year, Lyra Innocentium and Other Poems. First published in 1827, The Christian Year remained in print until 1914, and according to Edward Bouverie Pusey, “at the end of the year following his death, the number [of editions] had arisen to 109.” Keble was named chair of poetry at Oxford in 1831, and Keble College was founded in his memory. Today, his poetry survives as hymns, the best known being “New Every Morning Is the Love.”

This volume contains two of his most popular books of poetry, The Christian Year and Lyra Innocentium. This text also includes additional poems and the powerful sermon that began the Tractarian Movement, “National Apostasy,” in which Keble challenges the nation to see the church not as an institution, but as the prophetic voice of God. The Christian Year, Lyra Innocentium, and Other Poems is an excellent devotional, and it’s perfect for students and fans of nineteenth-century poetry, as well as those interested in exploring the way people view the church.

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Key Features

• A book of devotional poetry aligned with the church calendar
• The most popular poetry by one of the most popular poets of the nineteenth century
• Supplemental Scripture for many of the poems
• The sermon that sparked the Tractarian Movement
• A detailed index of the poetry included in the text

Contents

• The Christian Year
• Lyra Innocentium
  • Holy Baptism
  • Cradle Songs
  • Early Encouragements
  • Early Warnings
  • Children’s Troubles
  • Children’s Sports
  • Lessons of Nature
  • Lessons of Grace
  • Holy Places and Things
  • Holy Seasons and Days
• Miscellaneous Poems

Praise for the Print Edition

The most popular volume of verse in the nineteenth century.

—Michael Wheeler, professor of English literature and Victorian scholar, University of Southampton

Keble was one of the most saintly and unselfish men who ever adorned the Church of England, and, though personally shy and retiring, exercised a vast spiritual influence upon his generation.

—John W. Cousin, writer, editor, and biographer

Keble’s greatest contribution to the Oxford Movement and to English Literature.

—Gregory Goodwin, assistant dean of the English department, Tulane University

Product Details

• Title: The Christian Year, Lyra Innocentium, and Other Poems
• Author: John Keble
• Publisher: Humphrey Milford
• Publication Date: 1914
• Pages: 571

About John Keble

John Keble (25 April 1792 – 29 March 1866) was an English churchman and poet, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement, and gave his name to Keble College, Oxford.