Discipline by George Herbert (Christian poetry)
Here’s another poem Discipline by George Herbert, a metaphysical poet. Discipline By George Herbert Throw away thy rod, Throw away thy wrath; O my God, Take the gentle path. For …
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“Holy Sonnet XV” By John Donne – Christian poetry and analysis
Read Holy sonnet XV and brief analysis. John Donne (1572-1631) was a Christian, a metaphysical poet, a soldier, and a scholar. He lived at about the same time as George Herbert …
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Love by George Herbert – Christian poetry and analysis
Love by George Herbert is another poem by this Christian metaphysical poet. “Love” (III) seems to be inspired by the Bible verse “God is love” (I John 4:8, 16). This …
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The Elixir by George Herbert
The Elixir by George Herbert George Herbert is best known as one of the metaphysical poets from the 1600s. He was a Christian and chose the life of a …