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Through a Glass Darkly by Arthur Hugh Clough — Love Poetry Lines

By Arthur Hugh Clough

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What we, when face to face we see The Father of our souls, shall be, John tells us, doth not yet appear; Ah! did he tell what we are here! A mind for thoughts to pass into, A heart for loves to travel through, Five senses to detect things near, Is this the whole that we are here? Rules baffle instincts--instinct rules, Wise men are bad--and good are fools,

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"What we, when face to face we see..."

"Through a Glass Darkly" by Arthur Hugh Clough is a love and deep and inspirational english poem consisting of 39 lines. This English poem by Arthur Hugh Clough demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "What we, when face to face we see The Father of our souls, shall be,...", this piece explores themes of love and deep and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Arthur Hugh Clough's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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Arthur Hugh Clough (1819–1861) was an English poet whose work explores Victorian doubt and moral uncertainty. His poems "Say Not the Struggle Naught Availeth" and "The Latest Decalogue" are sharp, thoughtful, and still widely anthologized.

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