Logos Virtual Library: George Herbert: The Temple: The Church: Redemption

George Herbert

George Herbert (1593-1633)

The Temple

Redemption

Having been tenant long to a rich Lord,

Not thriving, I resolved to be bold,

And make a suit unto him, to afford
A new small-rented lease, and cancell th’ old.
In heaven at his manour I him sought:

They told me there, that he was lately gone

About some land, which he had dearly bought
Long since on earth, to take possession.
I straight return’d, and knowing his great birth,

Sought him accordingly in great resorts;

In cities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts:
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth

Of theeves and murderers: there I him espied,

Who straight, Your suit is granted, said, and died.