I mourn with thee, and yet rejoice
That thou shouldst sorrow so;
With angel choirs I join my voice
To bless the sinner's woe.
Though friends and kindred turn away,
And laugh thy grief to scorn;
I hear the great Redeemer say,
'Blessèd are ye that mourn.'
Hold on thy course, nor deem it strange
That earthly cords are riven:
Man may lament the wondrous change,
But 'there is joy in Heaven!'
I am busy working to bring Anne Brontë's "The Penitent" to life through some unique musical arrangements and will have a full analysis of the poem here for you later.
In the meantime, I invite you to explore the poem's themes, structure, and meaning. You can also check out the gallery for other musical arrangements or learn more about Anne Brontë's life and contributions to literature.
Check back soon to experience how "The Penitent" transforms when verse meets melody—a unique journey that makes poetry accessible, engaging, and profoundly moving in new ways.