Prayers Written At Vailima, and A Lowden Sabbath Morn

"Prayers Written At Vailima, and A Lowden Sabbath Morn" by Robert Louis Stevenson presents a reflective journey through faith and culture across distant lands. The work unites uplifting prayers from Stevenson's Samoan life with scenes of a peaceful Scottish Sabbath. The prayers, created for family and community use in Vailima, Samoa, show gratitude and acceptance of life's trials. Contrasting this, the poem vividly recreates a serene Sabbath morning in a Scottish village, exploring feelings and preparations for a church service. The detailed imagery connects family and community bonds, fusing common life with the holy and representing Stevenson’s love for Samoa and Scotland.