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Thee, God, I Come from by Gerard Manley Hopkins

By Gerard Manley Hopkins

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Thee, God, I come from, to thee go, All day long I like fountain flow From thy hand out, swayed about Mote-like in thy mighty glow. What I know of thee I bless, As acknowledging thy stress On my being and as seeing Something of thy holiness. Once I turned from thee and hid, Bound on what thou hadst forbid;

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"Thee, God, I come from, to thee go,..."

"Thee, God, I Come from" by Gerard Manley Hopkins is a spiritual english poem consisting of 30 lines. This English poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Thee, God, I come from, to thee go, All day long I like fountain flow...", this piece explores themes of spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Gerard Manley Hopkins'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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