Aus des Angelus Silesius Cherubinischem Wandersmann

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Aus des Angelus Silesius Cherubinischem Wandersmann

by Angelus Silesius

DE·~39 minutes·1 chapter

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1 total
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39:54

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A contemplative journey unfolds in this lyrical work by the 17th‑century mystic Angelus Silesius, whose verses weave together devotion, paradox, and vivid imagery. The poet invites listeners into a world where divine presence is described as light, fire, water, and even a humble field, urging a personal encounter with the ineffable. Each stanza balances reverence with a playful probing of faith, offering a meditation on humility, love, and the paradoxes of God’s nature.

The text’s unique layout, marked by careful transcription notes, reflects the care taken to preserve its original typographic nuances. As the verses progress, the pilgrim’s voice shifts between awe‑filled proclamation and intimate dialogue, encouraging listeners to contemplate their own place within the divine tapestry. The result is a richly textured, meditative experience that resonates with seekers of spiritual poetry and lovers of timeless German mysticism.

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de

Duration

~39 minutes (38K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2015-02-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Angelus Silesius

Angelus Silesius

1624–1677

A 17th-century mystic poet and convert to Catholicism, he is best known for brief, striking verses that try to capture the soul’s union with God. His writing has remained influential for readers drawn to devotional poetry, paradox, and spiritual reflection.

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