At A Solemn Musick

by John Milton — a poem card from Justes Mots

Milton's 'At a Solemn Music' invokes music and poetry as divine sisters capable of transcending earthly corruption and reuniting humanity with heavenly harmony. The poem laments humanity's fall from primordial cosmic accord while expressing hope for restoration through sacred song. It celebrates music's redemptive power and offers spiritual uplift for those seeking transcendence and divine connection.

Blest pair of Sirens, pledges of Heav'ns joy,
Sphear-born harmonious Sisters, Voice, and Vers,
Wed your divine sounds, and mixt power employ
Dead things with inbreath'd sense able to pierce,
And to our high-rais'd phantasie present,
That undisturbed Song of pure content,
Ay sung before the saphire-colour'd throne
To him that sits theron…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship