All civil charms
And priestly spells which late held hearts in awe—
Fear-bound, subjected to a better sway Than sway of self; these like a dream dissolve,
And man rebounds whole aeons back in nature.


Battle-Pieces. The House-top, 1.12

Herman Melville Quotes

All civil charms And priestly spells which late held hearts in awe— Fear-bound, subjected to a better sway Than sway of self; these like a dream...

All civil charms And priestly spells which late held hearts in awe— Fear-bound, subjected to a better sway Than sway of self; these like a dream...

All civil charms And priestly spells which late held hearts in awe— Fear-bound, subjected to a better sway Than sway of self; these like a dream...

All civil charms And priestly spells which late held hearts in awe— Fear-bound, subjected to a better sway Than sway of self; these like a dream...