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Religio Laici by John Dryden

By John Dryden

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Dim, as the borrow'd beams of moon and stars To lonely, weary, wand'ring travellers, Is reason to the soul; and as on high, Those rolling fires discover but the sky Not light us here; so reason's glimmering ray Was lent not to assure our doubtful way, But guide us upward to a better day. And as those nightly tapers disappear When day's bright lord ascends our hemisphere So pale grows reason at religion's sight: So dies, and so dissolves in supernatural light. Some few, whose lamp shone brighter, have been led

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"Dim, as the borrow'd beams of moon and stars..."

"Religio Laici" by John Dryden is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 478 lines. This English poem by John Dryden demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Dim, as the borrow'd beams of moon and stars To lonely, weary, wand'ring travellers,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. John Dryden'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 John Dryden

John Dryden (1631–1700) was an English poet, critic, and playwright who served as the first Poet Laureate. His works—including "Absalom and Achitophel," "Mac Flecknoe," and "Alexander's Feast"—established the heroic couplet as the dominant verse form of the Restoration.

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