Nature is only the image, the symbol; but it is the symbol Scripture invites me to use. We are summoned to pass in through Nature, beyond her, into that splendour which she fitfully reflects.

C.s. Lewis
About This Quote

The poet describes the beauty of nature as a mirror, reflecting the splendor of God's kingdom. However, this is not to be taken literally. It is to be understood as a metaphor for the beauty and glory of God. The poet is inviting his readers to pass beyond nature and into the presence of God.

Source: The Business Of Heaven: Daily Readings From C. S. Lewis

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