I was really expecting this chapter to be advice on study and reading. Instead, Herbert reminds us that the purpose of our studies is to serve God’s Kingdom. It reminds me of the phrase … more →
The Country Parsonduncandrews wrote 1 week ago: George Herbert, by Philocrites on Flickr “Christians are wrong, but all the rest are bores … more →
Bishop David wrote 1 week ago: The ordination at St James Grimsby yesterday morning was full of excitement, anticipation and celebr … more →
Lauren wrote 1 month ago: "School House North of Moab UT" by Michael D. Martin @ flickr One father is more than a h … more →
duncandrews wrote 1 month ago: Lake George by Old Shoe Woman on Flickr What do you think of when you hear the name George? Castanza … more →
wepoplaski wrote 1 month ago: by George Herbert (1593 – 1633). Whitsunday (1633) Listen sweet Dove unto my song, A … more →
adhunt wrote 1 month ago: Scattered throughout (though strategically placed) his collection of poems, Herbert gives us his f … more →
Pete Hulme wrote 1 month ago: O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! . . . I read thy poem, which contained new signi … more →
adhunt wrote 2 months ago: Scattered throughout (though strategically placed) his collection of poems, Herbert gives us his f … more →
adhunt wrote 2 months ago: An Essay on an Anglican Divine in two parts It has often been commented that because he translated … more →
Kat wrote 2 months ago: Thou hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, – a grateful heart; Not thankful when it p … more →
tmcnerney wrote 2 months ago: Friday night… the beginning of retreat is always the hardest. Catching up with those we haven … more →
yammering wrote 3 months ago: Now the Sirens have a still more fatal weapon than their song, namely their silence. And though ad … more →
Dan Curtis wrote 3 months ago: Do not wait; the time will never be “just right.” Start where you stand, and work with … more →
adhunt wrote 3 months ago: Easter Wings by George Herbert Lord, Who createdst man in wealth and store, Though foolishly he … more →
wepoplaski wrote 3 months ago: by George Herbert (1593 – 1633 ). Easter wings (1633) Lord, who createdst man in wealth and stor … more →
Daniel Newman wrote 3 months ago: There are lots of great poems to provide food for meditation this Good Friday, and several from Geor … more →
mccoolio wrote 3 months ago: OK, it was originally Poetry Tuesday, or maybe it was Thursday. Anyway, in the interim between then … more →
sundowniest wrote 3 months ago: The Temper How should I praise thee, Lord! how should my rhymes Gladly engrave thy love in steel, … more →
myseasonedspeech wrote 3 months ago: So we do not really have a “great work of the day” on this blog but for some odd reason … more →