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Born in April 3, 1593 / Died in March 1, 1633 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by George Herbert

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Artillerie

... Then we are shooters both, and thou dost deigne ...

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Love-Joy

... To spend my judgement) said, It seem'd to me ...

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Paradise

... A R E. Such sharpness shows the sweetest F R E N D: ...

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The Glimpse

... Which by the spring's accesse grew much more great ...

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Content

... Which can let loose to a crown, and yet with pleasure ...

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Avarice

... for we Have with our stamp and seal transferr'd our right: ...

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Praise (III)

... When thou dost blesse, hath twelve: one wheel doth rise ...

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The Priesthood

... Through th' old sinnes and new doctrines of our land ...

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The Starre

...   Motion, and heat, let's take our flight ...

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The Church-Porch. Perirrhanterium

... but before Mayst rule it, as thou list: and poure the shame, ...

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On Lord Danvers

... Meanwhile, if he (which all things wears) ...

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The Church Militant

... The Church shall come, and Sinne the Church shall smother: ...

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Ungratefulnesse

... Thou hast but two rare cabinets full of treasure, ...

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Mary Magdalene

... Deeper then they, in words, and works, and thoughts ...

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The Altar (from the Temple)

... peace,   These stones to praise thee may not cease ...