Holy Thursday (Songs of Innocence) : Quotations

Quotations

Twas on a Holy Thursday their innocent faces clean 

The children walking two & two in red & blue & green 

Grey-headed beadles walkd before with wands as white as snow,

Till into the high dome of Pauls they like Thames waters flow

Exp: Here, The poet talks about children walking together in nice clothes. Older men with white sticks guide them as they enter a big cathedral like a river flowing into it.

O what a multitude they seemd these flowers of London town 

Seated in companies they sit with radiance all their own 

The hum of multitudes was there but multitudes of lambs 

Thousands of little boys & girls raising their innocent hands 

Exp: Here, the poet describes the vibrant and radiant scene of many people, particularly children, in London. It highlights their innocence and collective presence.

Now like a mighty wind they raise to heaven the voice of song 

Or like harmonious thunderings the seats of Heaven among 

Beneath them sit the aged men wise guardians of the poor 

Then cherish pity, lest you drive an angel from your door.

Exp: Here, the poet emphasizes the power of collective singing and the importance of showing compassion to others. Neglecting kindness may lead to losing divine favor.)