An Hymne Of Heavenly Beautie

by Edmund Spenser — a poem card from Justes Mots

Spenser's *Hymne of Heavenly Beautie* moves beyond earthly beauty to contemplate divine perfection reflected in Creation. The poet ascends from natural observation (earth, air, fire, heaven) to celestial vision, arguing that all beauty derives from God's infinite essence. The work serves spiritual seekers and those meditating on transcendence.

Rapt with the rage of mine own ravisht thought,
Through contemplation of those goodly sights
And glorious images in heaven wrought,
Whose wondrous beauty, breathing sweet delights,
Do kindle love in high conceipted sprights,
I faine* to tell the things that I behold,
But feele my wits to faile and tongue to fold.
[* Faine, long.]…

Themes: gratitude · friendship · admiration · reflection