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Glory Quote by William Wordsworth

“And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory dowe come From God, who is our home: Heaven lies about us in our infancy! Shades of the prison-house begin to close” quote by William Wordsworth
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“And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory dowe come From God, who is our home: Heaven lies about us in our infancy! Shades of the prison-house begin to close”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Prelude, 1805

The poem suggests that divine presence surrounds us from birth, offering comfort as we age.

In simple terms: God is always near, especially in early life.

Key Takeaway

Recognize divine support early.

Themes

spirituality comfort growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • childhood
  • aging
  • faith practice

Key Concepts

divine presence human development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does early faith shape later life?
  • What comforts you in hardship?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly poetic for some readers.

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