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  1. Prayer
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    George Herbert’s “Prayer” is a beautiful poem that utilizes timeless metaphors to describe the gift of prayer for Christians. P rayer is one of the greatest gifts God bestows on humanity. Because of Christ’s death on the cross, we have instant access to his throne of grace, which is an incredible truth to wrap our feeble minds around.
    This first of two George Herbert poems entitled 'Prayer' is widely loved, and the last two words were quoted by Seamus Heaney when he visited St Andrew’s Church some years ago. In fourteen intensely felt lines, run as a single sentence with no main verb, the poet compressed a lifetime’s experience of man’s communication with God. Prayer (I)
  2. https://allpoetry.com/George-Herbert

    WebGeorge Herbert was born on the 3d April 1593, at the ancient seat of the family, Montgomery Castle, (Trefaldwyn), Powys, Wales. Despite living for only 40 years, his stock as a poet has risen and risen. Remarkably, none …

  3. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/george-herbert

    WebHerbert’s poetry, although often formally experimental, is always passionate, searching, and elegant. Much of his early popularity—there were at least 11 editions of The Temple in the 17th century—no doubt …

  4. The Best George Herbert Poems Everyone Should Read

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        • ‘ Easter Wings ’.. The layout of this poem is the first thing that strikes the …
        • ‘ A Wreath ’.. Since this poem is about a wreath, Herbert creatively suggests …
        • ‘ Discipline ’.. Take the gentle path. In this poem, Herbert asks God to use...
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        1. Affliction. When thou didst entice to thee my heart, I thought the service brave: So many joys …
        2. Peace. Sweet Peace, where dost thou dwell? I humbly crave, Let me once know. I sought …
        3. Mattins. I cannot ope mine eyes, But thou art ready there to catch. My morning-soul and …
        4. Bitter-Sweet. Ah, my dear angry Lord, Since thou dost love, yet strike; Cast down, yet help …
        5. Denial. When my devotions could not pierce. Thy silent ears; Then was my heart broken, as …
        6. The Pulley. When God at first made man, Having a glass of blesings standing by; Let us …
        7. Easter Wings. Lord, Who createdst man in wealth and store, Though foolishly he lost the …
        8. Love. LOVE bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick …
        9. A Dialogue. Man. SWEETEST Saviour, if my soul. Were but worth the having, Quickly …
        10. Clasping Of Hands. LORD, Thou art mine, and I am Thine, If mine I am; and Thine much …
    • https://poemanalysis.com/george-herbert/virtue

      WebGeorge Herbert’s poem ‘Virtue’ is a compact poem on the abstract concept of virtue. Herbert chiefly talks about “a sweet and virtuous soul” that remains forever even if the …

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert

      WebGeorge Herbert was an English poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as "one of the foremost British devotional …

    • https://poets.org/poet/george-herbert

      WebHerbert's poems have been characterized by a deep religious devotion, linguistic precision, metrical agility, and ingenious use of conceit. Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote of Herbert's …

    • https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44369

      WebIn vies of favours whether party gains. When glory swells the heart and moldeth it. To all expressions both of hand and eye, Which on the world a true-love-knot may tie, And bear …

    • https://poets.org/poem/world

      WebPoems The World George Herbert - 1593-1633 Love built a stately house, where Fortune came, And spinning fancies, she was heard to say That her fine cobwebs did support the …

    • The Bag by George Herbert - Famous poems, famous poets. - All …

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      WebThat ran upon him with a spear. He, who came hither all alone, Bringing nor man, nor arms, nor fear, Receiv'd the blow upon his side, And straight he turn'd, and to his brethren cry'd, …

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