The Divine Image

by William Blake

A complete poem from Songs of Innocence and of Experience. Original wording and verse line breaks are preserved.

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To Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, All pray in their distress, And to these virtues of delight Return their thankfulness. For Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, Is God our Father dear; And Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, Is man, His child and care.

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Text source: Project Gutenberg
Author: William Blake
Language: English
Text rights: Public domain — original text
Credit: William Blake, “The Divine Image”, from Songs of Innocence and of Experience. Original public-domain poem; source Project Gutenberg #1934. This historical edition’s wording is retained. Surrounding anthology, editorial material and illustrations omitted; text reformatted for reading. Source metadata identifies public domain in the USA.

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