The year's at the spring, And day's at the morn; Morning's at seven; The hill-side's dew-pearl'd; The lark's on the wing; The snail's on the thorn; God's in His heaven- All's right with the world!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A vivid pastoral image equating seasonal beauty with divine order and cosmic harmony.
- In plain terms
- The morning scene shows nature and God aligning to make the world right.
- What can you take from it?
- Natural beauty can remind us that things are in order.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does nature prove there is order?
- When do you feel the world is right?
Another view
It assumes cosmic order where suffering or chaos may exist.
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