The True Christians by Henry Vaughan
So stick up ivy and the bays, And then restore the heathen ways. Green will remind you of the spring, Though this great day denies the thing. And mortifies the earth and all But your wild revels, and loose hall. Could you wear flowers, and roses strow Blushing upon your breasts' warm snow, That very dress your lightness will Rebuke, and wither at the ill. The brightness of this day we owe Not unto music, masque, nor show:
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"The True Christians" by Henry Vaughan is a deep and nature and spiritual english poem consisting of 28 lines. This English poem by Henry Vaughan demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "So stick up ivy and the bays, And then restore the heathen ways....", this piece explores themes of deep and nature and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Henry Vaughan'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.