Edmund Spenser - Amoretti: Sonnet 88 lyrics

Since I have lackt the comfort of that light, The which was wont to lead my thoughts astray: I wander as in darkenesse of the night, affrayd of every dangers least dismay. Ne ought I see, though in the clearest day, when others gaze upon theyr shadowes vayne: but th'onely image of that heavenly ray, whereof some glance doth in mine eie remayne. Of which beholding th'Idæa playne, throgh contemplation of my purest part: with light thereof I doe my selfe sustayne, and thereon feed my love-affamisht hart. But with such brightnesse whylest I fill my mind, I starve my body and mine eyes doe blynd.