The Pilgrimage of Life

Life is portrayed as a journey or quest toward a higher goal, with courage, perseverance, and hope as essential virtues, reflected in 'Song of a Pilgrim-Soul,' 'The Three Best Things,' and 'Hudson's Last Voyage.'

The quest for the lily symbolizes life's pilgrimage toward hidden truth and fulfillment.

The journey toward a promised land of soulful reunion reflects life's pilgrimage toward deeper connection.

The entire poem is a call to the soul to march forward on the pilgrim path, following the faithful of old.

Jesus is depicted as a wayfaring pilgrim and stranger, exiled from heaven, and the poem prays for guidance for all weary and homeless hearts on their journey home.