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  • Essay / Exploring God through the Sky Dog - 672

    Exploring God through the Sky DogFrancis Thompson lived in London in the late 19th century. He lived a life that was often not in accordance with God's will, but repented toward the end of his life and found God. He wrote an autobiographical poem, "The Dog of Heaven", based on his experiences. By analyzing this poem and Thompson's message, we can discover the truth of the statement "God's greatest attribute is his mercy." ยป Thompson's troubles began in the Soho district of London. The neighborhood, known for its prostitution, was adopted by Thompson in hopes of finding the meaning of his life in sexual pleasure. Because he was afraid that following God might deprive him of other earthly pleasures and activities, he turned his back on God. Yet God followed. Next, Thompson turned to astrology. He sought answers to his questions and solutions to his problems in the stars. He began to live at night and hated daylight. However, he soon realized that the stars were only true to God, so he abandoned his interest in them. Still, go ahead...