Angelus Silesius

American  

[si-lee-shee-uhs, -zhee-uhs, sahy-] / sɪˈli ʃi əs, -ʒi əs, saɪ- /

noun

1. Johannes Scheffler, 1627–77, German poet.

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Example Sentences

Composed for vocal sextet — here, the vital Ekmeles ensemble — it sets poetry by the 17th-century German mystic Angelus Silesius.

From New York Times

In this desire to approach the Nameless One, the young Brother in The Book of a Monk's Life builds up about God parables, images and legends reminiscent of those of the 17th century Angelus Silesius, but sustained by a more pregnant language because exalted by a more ardent visionary force.

From Project Gutenberg

The great mystic Angelus Silesius feels this when he says— “I know God cannot live an instant without me, He must give up the ghost if I should cease to be.”

From Project Gutenberg

Therefore the poet may just as well sing of voluptuousness as of mysticism, be Anacreon or Angelus Silesius, write tragedies or comedies, represent the sublime or the common mind—according to humour or vocation.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1862 he edited the poetical works of the Roman Catholic mystic, Angelus Silesius, better known as Johan Scheffler.

From Project Gutenberg