And Priests in black gowns, were walking their rounds, And … - William Blake

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And Priests in black gowns, were walking their rounds,
And binding with briars, my joys & desires.

William Blake

Songs of Innocence and of Experience · 2005 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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William Blake (November 28 1757 – August 12 1827) was an English poet, Christian mystic, painter, printmaker, and engraver.

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Alternative Names: W. Blake • Uil'iam Bleik • Blake

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The vision of Christ that thou dost see
Is my vision's greatest enemy.

Sweet babe, in thy face Soft desires I can trace, Secret joys and secret smiles, Little pretty infant wiles.

As the caterpiller chooses the fairest leaves to lay her eggs on, so the priest lays his curse on the fairest joys.

And Priests in black gowns, were walking their rounds, And binding with briars, my joys & desires. - William Blake

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