Language is used in exciting and unusual ways in "God’s
Grandeur." Even a quick read will leave most readers refreshed
and opened by the freshness of the verse. Almost every word
contains multiple meanings all of which contribute to the
complexity of the poem. Since many of these words are rather
obscure, this poem might take a little extra work with a
dictionary. Hopkins experimented radically with language. In
this poem, we see how he stretches, bends, and reforms language
to suit his own purposes. So don’t be intimidated at first. A
few reads, and a little thinking will make "God’s Grandeur" a
fun poem to get to know.