Robert Bridges, ed. (1844–1930). The Spirit of Man: An Anthology. 1916. | | | | To the Christians |
William Blake (1757–1827) |
| | | ENGLAND! 1 awake! awake! awake! | |
| Jerusalem thy sister calls: | |
| Why wilt thou sleep the sleep of death, | |
| And close her from thy ancient walls? | |
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| Thy hills and valleys felt her feet | 5 |
| Gently upon their bosoms move: | |
| Thy gates beheld sweet Zion’s ways; | |
| Then was a time of joy and love. | |
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| And now the time returns again: | |
| Our souls exult, and London’s towers | 10 |
| Receive the Lamb of God to dwell | |
| In England’s green and pleasant bowers. | |
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