"A strain of the earth's sweet being in the beginning In Eden garden." Lines 10 and 11
Hopkins is extremely upfront about his meaning in this poem. It is poetry written in praise to God. He describes the scenes he sees, focusing on the senses extensively. He speaks of the sight of "weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush". He also talks about the noise one hears, of the Thrush's call that "does so rinse and wring the ear". He references "Eden garden", further demonstrating the lush beauty of the Spring. Furthermore, he describes it as pure, with lambs symbolizing innocence and happiness. What's more to this poem is not simply the glorifying of the Lord, but a question of favor. Hopkins asks God to return to him the innocence of youth, in order that his sins won't take away from the beauty and purity of the spring.
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