Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 2D SERIES: 12, by EDWARD TAYLOR Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dull, dull indeed! What shall it e're be thus? Last Line: Shall then attend thyselfe, and thy command. Subject(s): Puritans In Literature | ||||||||
Dull, Dull indeed! What shall it e're be thus? And why? Are not thy Promises, my Lord, Rich, Quick'ning things? How should my full Cheeks blush To finde mee thus? And those a lifeless Word? My Heart is heedless: unconcernd hereat: I finde my Spirits Spiritless, and flat. Thou Courtst mine Eyes in Sparkling Colours bright, Most bright indeed, and soul enamoring, With the most Shining Sun, whose beames did smite Me with delightfull Smiles to make mee spring. Embellisht knots of Love assault my minde Which still is Dull, as if this Sun ne're shin'de. David in all his gallantry now comes, Bringing to tende thy Shrine, his Royall Glory, Rich Prowess, Prudence, Victories, Sweet Songs, And Piety to Pensill out thy Story; To draw my Heart to thee in this brave shine Of typick Beams, most warm. But still I pine. Shall not this Lovely Beauty, Lord, set out In Dazzling Shining Flashes 'fore mine Eye, Enchant my heart, Love's golden mine, till't spout Out Streames of Love refin'd that on thee lie? Thy Glory's great: Thou Davids Kingdom shalt Enjoy for aye. I want and thats my fault. Spare me, my Lord, spare me, I greatly pray, Let me thy Gold pass through thy Fire untill Thy Fire refine, and take my filth away. That I may shine like Gold, and have my fill Of Love for thee; untill my Virginall Chime out in Changes sweet thy Praises shall. Wipe off my Rust, Lord, with thy wisp me scoure, And make thy Beams pearch on my Strings their blaze. My tunes Cloath with thy Shine, and Quavers poure My Cursing Strings on, loaded with thy Praise. My Fervent Love with Musick in her hand, Shall then attend thyselfe, and thy Command. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...GOD'S DETERMINATIONS: THE JOY OF CHURCH FELLOWSHIP RIGHTLY ATTENDED by EDWARD TAYLOR GOD'S DETERMINATIONS: THE PREFACE by EDWARD TAYLOR PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 1ST SERIES: 1 by EDWARD TAYLOR PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 1ST SERIES: 32 by EDWARD TAYLOR PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 1ST SERIES: 38 by EDWARD TAYLOR PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 1ST SERIES: 8 by EDWARD TAYLOR PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 2D SERIES: 3 by EDWARD TAYLOR PREPARATORY MEDITATIONS, 2D SERIES: 56 by EDWARD TAYLOR GOD'S DETERMINATIONS: CHRIST'S REPLY by EDWARD TAYLOR GOD'S DETERMINATIONS: THE JOY OF CHURCH FELLOWSHIP RIGHTLY ATTENDED by EDWARD TAYLOR |
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