Thomas Traherne, MA (1636 or 1637 – ca. 27 September 1674) was an English poet and religious writer. His style is often considered Metaphysical.. English poet clergyman theologian and religious writer
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Your enjoyment of the world is never right, till every morning you awake in Heaven: see yourself in your Father's palace; and look upon the skies, the earth, and the air as celestial joys: having such a reverend esteem of all, as if you were among the angels. Go to Quote / Comment
I will not by the noise of bloody wars and the dethroning of kings advance you to glory: but by the gentle ways of peace and love. Go to Quote / Comment
A native health and innocence Within my bones did grow,... Go to Quote / Comment
The soul is made for action, and cannot rest till it be employed. Idleness is its rust. Unless it will up and think and taste and see, all is in vain. Go to Quote / Comment
Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed: our love to others, and others love to us. Go to Quote / Comment