Verses

audiobook

Verses

by Christina Georgina Rossetti

EN·~3 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total

VERSES By Christina G. Rossetti - “OUT OF THE DEEP HAVE I CALLED UNTO THEE, O LORD.”

10:44

CHRIST OUR ALL IN ALL. - “The ransomed of the Lord.”

26:23

SOME FEASTS AND FASTS. - ADVENT SUNDAY.

42:10

GIFTS AND GRACES

15:32

THE WORLD. SELF-DESTRUCTION. - “A Vain Shadow.”

4:30

DIVERS WORLDS. TIME AND ETERNITY.

16:28

NEW JERUSALEM AND ITS CITIZENS. - “The Holy City, New Jerusalem.”

18:32

SONGS FOR STRANGERS AND PILGRIMS. - “Her Seed; It shall bruise thy head.”

45:41

Description

The opening of this work draws listeners into a reverent dialogue with the divine, where every stanza feels like a prayer whispered from the depths of the soul. Through vivid images of wheat bending toward sunrise, sparrows building nests, and celestial firework of sparks, the poet weaves nature and faith into a seamless tapestry. The language balances an old‑world cadence with a heartfelt immediacy, inviting contemplation without demanding doctrine.

As the verses unfold, listeners encounter a gentle tension between yearning and acceptance, a yearning for grace that is met with quiet assurance. The speaker moves from confession of doubt to a hopeful promise of mercy, offering moments of both solemn introspection and uplifting affirmation. The cadence of the reading, punctuated by soft refrains, makes the collection a soothing companion for meditation, long walks, or quiet evenings.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (172K characters)

Release date

Jan 29, 2026

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Christina Georgina Rossetti

Christina Georgina Rossetti

1830–1894

Best known for the haunting narrative poem Goblin Market and the much-loved lyric Remember, this major Victorian poet wrote with unusual clarity, musicality, and emotional force. Her work moves easily between fairy-tale richness, deep faith, and sharp insight into love, loss, and self-denial.

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