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Easter by Edmund Spenser — Love Poetry Lines

By Edmund Spenser

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MOST glorious Lord of Lyfe! that, on this day, Didst make Thy triumph over death and sin; And, having harrowd hell, didst bring away Captivity thence captive, us to win: This joyous day, deare Lord, with joy begin; And grant that we, for whom thou diddest dye, Being with Thy deare blood clene washt from sin, May live for ever in felicity! And that Thy love we weighing worthily, May likewise love Thee for the same againe; And for Thy sake, that all lyke deare didst buy,

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"Easter" by Edmund Spenser is a love english poem consisting of 15 lines. This English poem by Edmund Spenser demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "MOST glorious Lord of Lyfe! that, on this day, Didst make Thy triumph over death and sin;...", this piece explores themes of love through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Edmund Spenser's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Edmund Spenser

Edmund Spenser (c. 1552–1599) was an English poet best known for "The Faerie Queene," an allegorical epic celebrating the Tudor dynasty. He invented the Spenserian stanza and is considered one of the greatest English poets of the Renaissance.

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