England! Awake! Awake! Awake!

by William Blake — a poem card from Justes Mots

A prophetic call to England to awaken and welcome spiritual renewal, with Jerusalem (symbolic of divine vision and eternal city) calling England back to joy and divine presence. Blake expresses faith in a restored golden age and the dwelling of the divine in the English landscape. Ideal for occasions celebrating hope, renewal, and national or personal awakening.

England! awake! awake! awake!
Jerusalem thy Sister calls!
Why wilt thou sleep the sleep of death
And close her from thy ancient walls?

Thy hills and valleys felt her feet
Gently upon their bosoms move:
Thy gates beheld sweet Zion's ways:…

Themes: encouragement · graduation · new-chapter · recovery