An Hymne In Honour Of Love

by Edmund Spenser — a poem card from Justes Mots

Spenser's *Hymne in Honour of Love* invokes the god of Love as an irresistible cosmic force that conquers mortals and gods alike. Written in Renaissance courtly tradition, it celebrates Love's divine power and transformative effect. The poem resonates with those experiencing romantic passion and seeking eloquent expression of devotion.

Love, that long since hast to thy mighty powre
Perforce subdude my poor captived hart,
And raging now therein with restlesse stowre*,
Doest tyrannize in everie weaker part,
Faine would I seeke to ease my bitter smart
By any service I might do to thee,
Or ought that else might to thee pleasing bee.
[* Stowre, commotion.]…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship