George Herbert



The Temple

The Church
The Water-course



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George Herbert (1593-1633)

The Temple

The Church

The Water-course


Thou who dost dwell and linger here below,
Since the condition of this world is frail,
Where of all plants afflictions soonest grow;
If troubles overtake thee, do not wail:
For who can look for lesse, that loveth Life.
Strife.


But rather turn the pipe, and waters course
To serve thy sinnes, and furnish thee with store
Of sov’raigne tears, springing from true remorse:
That so in purenesse thou mayst him adore,
Who gives to man, as he sees fit Salvation.
Damnation.




The Church
A Dialogue-Antheme

The Church
Self-condemnation