On His Blindness
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,
Lodg'd 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.
Quick facts about “On His Blindness”
- Author
- John Milton
- First line
- When I consider how my light is spent
- Length
- 14 lines
- Time to learn
- about 7 minutes
Questions about “On His Blindness”
Who wrote “On His Blindness”?
“On His Blindness” was written by John Milton.
What is the first line of “On His Blindness”?
The first line of “On His Blindness” is: “When I consider how my light is spent”
How long is “On His Blindness”?
“On His Blindness” is 14 lines long.
How long does it take to memorize “On His Blindness”?
Plan on about 7 minutes in the Memorizun trainer, which hides words and letters step by step so you recall the text instead of rereading it. A few short sessions on separate days help it stick.
What is the best way to memorize “On His Blindness”?
Read it aloud once or twice, then use the trainer to hide more of the text each round until you can say it without looking. Review it again the next day.
