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THE THRONE by HENRY VAUGHAN

Poet Analysis

First Line: WHEN WITH THESE EYES CLOSED NOW BY THEE
Last Line: AND SAY, THY WILL BE DONE!

When with these eyes closed now by thee,
But then restored,
The great and white throne I shall see
Of my dread Lord:
And lowly kneeling (for the most
Stiff then must kneel)
Shall look on him, at whose high cost
(Unseen) such joys I feel.

Whatever arguments, or skill
Wise heads shall use,
Tears only and my blushes still
I will produce.
And should those speechless beggars fail,
Which oft have won;
Then taught by thee, I will prevail,
And say, @3Thy will be done!@1



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