Holy Thursday (Songs of Innocence) : Quotations
Holy Thursday (Songs of Innocence) is a notable literary work by William Blake. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Holy Thursday (Songs of Innocence).
Quotations
‘Twas on a Holy Thursday, their innocent faces clean,
The children walking two & two, in red & blue & green
Exp: The children are clean are ready with bright dresses for the church service on this special day.
Grey headed beadles walkd before with wands as white as snow,
Till into the high dome of Paul’s they like Thames’ waters flow.
Exp: The children are entering the church as if they are flowing like the River Thames. It means they are full of life like the river.
O what a multitude they seemd, these flowers of London town!
Exp: The speaker imagines the orphaned children are the flowers of London. It means they are beautiful, innocent, and valuable. They are something everyone should take great care of, like flowers.
Then cherish pity, lest you drive an angel from your door.
Exp: The fine line of the poem contains the message: we must be sympathetic and take great care of the poor, orphaned children.