“ For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry.For he is the servant of the Living God, duly and daily serving him.For at the first glance of the glory of God in the East he worships in his way.For this is done b… Christopher Smart
“ O guide my judgment and my taste,Sweet Spirit, author of the bookOf wonders, told in language chasteAnd plainness, not to be mistook. O let me muse, and yet at sightThe page admire, the page believe;"… Christopher Smart
“ For there is a sound reasoning upon all flowers. For flowers are peculiarly the poetry of Christ. Christopher Smart
“ For there is nothing sweeter than his peace when at rest.For there is nothing brisker than his life when in motion. Christopher Smart
“ For I prophecy that men will learn the use of their knees.For every thing that can be done in that posture (upon the knees) is better so done than otherwise.For I prophecy that they will understand th… Christopher Smart
