George MacDonald wrote the shortest poem ever...

George MacDonald was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, in 1824. After studying Moral Philosophy and Sciences at Aberdeen University, he trained for the Congregational church, but his liberal views prevented him from being successful as a minister. He was, however, successful as a writer, giving expression to his religious beliefs through allegorical novels and poetry, notably Phantastes (1858). Although best know now for his classic books for children, poetry started off his life of prolific production and continued to feature during the following four decades.

George MacDonald wrote what must be the shortest poem ever. It has only two words. The title is longer than the poem itself. 

The Shortest and Sweetest of Songs by George MacDonald

Come

Home. 

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That is it!



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Hospitality

"I pray that none will be offended if I seek to make the Christian religion an inn where all are received joyously, rather than a cottage where some few friends of the family are to be received.” - Attributed to Richard Hooker

 

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