With thy coming Melody was come. This was thy lot, to feel, create, bestow, And that immeasurable life to know From which the fleshly self falls shrivelled, dead, A seed primeval that has forests bred.

Summary

This quote suggests that with the arrival of melody, a deep, profound experience is set in motion. The quote implies that through melody and music, one has the ability to feel and create, to generously give and to tap into a limitless form of life and creativity. It contrasts this spiritual and boundless energy with the diminishment and eventual death of the physical self, likening it to a dormant seed that, once germinated, has the power to give birth to entire forests, symbolizing the incredible growth and richness that music can bring to life.

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