Henry Vaughan Quote

If a star were confined into a tomb
Her captive flames must needs burn there;
But when the hand that locked her up gives room,
She'll shine through all the sphere.


Silex Scintillans (1650–5) 'They are all gone'


If a star were confined into a tomb Her captive flames must needs burn there; But when the hand that locked her up gives room, She'll shine through...

If a star were confined into a tomb Her captive flames must needs burn there; But when the hand that locked her up gives room, She'll shine through...

If a star were confined into a tomb Her captive flames must needs burn there; But when the hand that locked her up gives room, She'll shine through...

If a star were confined into a tomb Her captive flames must needs burn there; But when the hand that locked her up gives room, She'll shine through...