Through knowledge we behold the world’s creation, How in his cradle first he fostered was; And judge of Nature’s cunning operation, How things she formed of a formless mass.
EDMUND SPENSER
EDMUND SPENSER
Edmund Spenser on creation
Edmund Spenser84 quotes“Through knowledge we behold the world’s creation, How in his cradle first he fostered was; And judge of Nature’s cunning operation, How things she formed of a formless mass.”
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Edmund SpenserEdmund Spenser Full little knowest thou that hast not tried, What hell it is in suing long to bide: To loose good dayes, that might be better spent; To waste long nights in pensive discontent; To speed to-day, to be put back to-morrow; To feed on hope, to pine with feare and sorrow.
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Edmund SpenserEdmund Spenser All love is sweet Given or returned And its familiar voice wearies not ever.
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Edmund SpenserEdmund Spenser Thankfulness is the tune of angels.
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