John Milton
By John Milton (1608–1674)
The monumental epic poet and statesman of the English Commonwealth whose sonnets, odes, and majestic verse stand beside Shakespeare at the pinnacle of English literature.
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On His Blindness (When I Consider How My Light is Spent)
John Milton • Selected Poetry
When I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest He returning chide; 'Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?' I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent That murmur, soon replies, 'God doth not need Either man's work or his own gifts; who best Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state Is kingly: thousands at his bidding speed, And post o'er land and ocean without rest; They also serve who only stand and wait.'
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6 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
On His Blindness (When I Consider How My Light is Spent)
John Milton • Selected Poetry
L'Allegro (Excerpts)
John Milton • Selected Poetry
Il Penseroso (Excerpts)
John Milton • Selected Poetry
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity (Stanzas I–IV)
John Milton • Selected Poetry
Sonnet to Cyriack Skinner
John Milton • Selected Poetry
On His Deceased Wife
John Milton • Selected Poetry
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