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Question
What is the message of the poem?
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Solution
The poem tries to convey the idea to us that a man cannot have the love of God unless he loves his fellowmen. It means that to love god we must first learn to love our and serve our fellow beings. Only a life lived in the service of others is worth living. The poem’s message explains the best way man loves God is to love others, which brings God’s blessing.
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