Close your eyes Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
““Weave a circle round him thrice, And close your eyes with holy dread, For he on honey-dew hath fed, And drank the milk of Paradise.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (excerpt), 1798
The verse depicts a ritual invoking protection through reverence, suggesting divine nourishment and blissful reward for the faithful.
In simple terms: A sacred ritual promises divine blessings.
Key Takeaway
Embrace reverence to seek higher blessings.
Themes
spirituality
ritual
divine reward
faith
protection
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditative practice
- seeking guidance
Key Concepts
mysticism
symbolism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “holy dread” mean to you?
- How do rituals shape your sense of protection?
A Different Perspective
faith;ritual ritual of;
