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"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Creator: M. Jackson. "The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Creator: M. Jackson
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"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Creator: M. Jackson. "The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Creator: M. Jackson
"The Star in the East" - painted by H. Warren - the picture in the Royal Collection, 1858. Far guiding towards the promised land, All other stars before it paling, It gleams, where o'er yon sea of sand The lonely "desert-ships" are sailing: The Star of hope to mortals given, The Beacon-light of love and heaven. O, well he named thee, prophet wise, Thou Bethlehem, best beloved of God, Who saw in dreams that seed arise Which burst from out thy sacred sod! We follow where the patriarch led, And call thee still the "House of Bread." That heaven-born seed, that germ of love, Dropped by His hand, made green the waste...And O, there sprang neath God's blest feet No tares midst that unpoisoned wheat! On Bethlehem's fields lies hunger slain; There shall a world of starving souls Go feast: no blight is on the grain That o'er that land, like manna, rolls; The craving heart with peace refilling, The voice of tears in Rama stilling. Lost pilgrim, there thy footsteps bend; Crushed soul, turn there thy stricken eye, From paths whose thorns your feet shall rend, From this your stony Araby: Read yonder word, in light engraved-'Tis "Bethlehem, " city of the saved! By Eleanora L. Hervey. From the Christmas Supplement to the "Illustrated London News", 1858
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The Star in the East
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is a captivating painting by the English artist Henry Warren, housed in the Royal Collection since its completion in 1858. The image, created by the skilled hand of Warren, depicts a celestial scene of a lone star shining brightly over the vast expanse of a sandy desert. The star's radiant light guides three ships, symbolizing the Magi on their journey to Bethlehem, as they sail towards the promise of a newborn king. The poem inscribed beneath the painting, penned by Eleanora L. Hervey, adds an additional layer of depth and meaning to the artwork. The verses celebrate the star as a beacon of hope and love, leading weary travelers to the birthplace of Jesus. The poet reflects on the prophecy of Bethlehem as the "House of Bread," a land where hunger and suffering are vanquished, and where the world's starving souls can find nourishment and peace. The painting and poem together evoke a sense of longing and anticipation, inviting viewers to imagine the journey of the Magi and the profound impact of the star's appearance on their lives. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring power of faith and the promise of redemption, making it a fitting addition to the Royal Collection and a cherished piece of Christmas art.
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