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Temple

Temple

by George Herbert

About this book

George Herbert was one of the so-called Metaphysical Poets, along with John Donne and Andrew Marvel, and The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations, published in 1633, contains all his surviving English poems. All of Herbert's poems are on religious themes and are characterised by directness of expression which, in the Metaphysical manner, is functional rather than visual.

Herbert was for a time Public Orator at the University of Cambridge but later became a rural Parish Minister. Though he was always esteemed for his oratory, the poetic skill with which he expressed his thoughts had to wait many years to be fully appreciated.

(Summary by Alan Mapstone and Wikipedia)

Chapters

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  1. 1The Dedication1:18 · read by Alan Mapstone
  2. 2The Church Porch27:39 · read by KevinS
  3. 3Superliminare0:46 · read by Alan Mapstone
  4. 4The Church: The Altar1:06 · read by Alan Mapstone
  5. 5The Sacrifice15:19 · read by Larry Wilson
  6. 6The Thanksgiving3:09 · read by Theresa E Kao
  7. 7The Second Thanksgiving, or the Reprisall1:08 · read by KevinS
  8. 8The Agonie1:18 · read by KevinS
  9. 9The Sinner1:05 · read by Larry Wilson
  10. 10Good-Friday1:38 · read by Larry Wilson
  11. 11Redemption1:05 · read by Larry Wilson
  12. 12Sepulchre1:28 · read by Larry Wilson
  13. 13Easter and the Song, and another version2:15 · read by Larry Wilson
  14. 14Easter Wings1:00 · read by KevinS
  15. 15Holy Baptisme1:12 · read by Theresa E Kao
  16. 16Holy Baptisme0:56 · read by Theresa E Kao
  17. 17Nature1:08 · read by Weadee
  18. 18Sinne1:11 · read by Weadee
  19. 19Affliction3:33 · read by Weadee
  20. 20Repentence2:06 · read by Theresa E Kao
  21. 21Faith2:42 · read by Theresa E Kao
  22. 22Prayer1:12 · read by Theresa E Kao
  23. 23The Holy Communion2:15 · read by Paula Messina
  24. 24Antiphon1:06 · read by nighthawks
  25. 25Love1:58 · read by J. McClanahan
  26. 26The Temper2:02 · read by Alan Mapstone
  27. 27The Temper1:28 · read by BeccaVO
  28. 28Jordan1:12 · read by James Campbell Martin
  29. 29Employment1:43 · read by Alan Mapstone
  30. 30The Holy Scriptures2:15 · read by Bruce Kachuk
  31. 31Whitsunday2:06 · read by Bruce Kachuk
  32. 32Grace1:14 · read by Lee Vogler
  33. 33Praise1:19 · read by Alan Mapstone
  34. 34Affliction1:19 · read by Suzanne Carol
  35. 35Mattens1:16 · read by Angela Ortiz
  36. 36Sinne0:51 · read by czandra
  37. 37Even-song1:58 · read by czandra
  38. 38Church Monuments1:42 · read by czandra
  39. 39Church Musick0:59 · read by Paula Messina
  40. 40Church Lock and Key1:05 · read by Alan Mapstone
  41. 41The Church Floore1:18 · read by De Anna Lee
  42. 42The Windows1:22 · read by mleigh
  43. 43Trinitie Sunday0:56 · read by De Anna Lee
  44. 44Content2:46 · read by Suzanne Carol
  45. 45The Quidditie0:55 · read by De Anna Lee
  46. 46Humilitie2:23 · read by Suzanne Carol
  47. 47Frailtie1:34 · read by Alan Mapstone
  48. 48Constancie2:12 · read by De Anna Lee
  49. 49Affliction1:08 · read by KevinS
  50. 50The Starre1:24 · read by KevinS
  51. 51Sunday2:47 · read by KevinS
  52. 52Avarice1:05 · read by KevinS
  53. 53Anagram: Mary,Army0:26 · read by KevinS
  54. 54To all Angels and Saints1:41 · read by KevinS
  55. 55Employment1:43 · read by Alan Mapstone
  56. 56Deniall1:47 · read by Suzanne Carol
  57. 57Christmas2:26 · read by Paula Messina
  58. 58Ungratefulnesse1:37 · read by KevinS
  59. 59Sighs and Grones1:42 · read by KevinS
  60. 60The World1:20 · read by KevinS
  61. 61Our life is hid with Christ in God0:55 · read by KevinS
  62. 62Vanitie1:39 · read by KevinS
  63. 63Lent2:28 · read by KevinS
  64. 64Vertue0:57 · read by KevinS
  65. 65The Pearl2:22 · read by KevinS
  66. 66Tentation1:25 · read by KevinS
  67. 67Man2:39 · read by KevinS
  68. 68Antiphon1:13 · read by Alan Mapstone
  69. 69Unkindnesse1:28 · read by czandra
  70. 70Life1:30 · read by Suzanne Carol
  71. 71Submission1:05 · read by czandra
  72. 72Justice0:59 · read by James Campbell Martin
  73. 73Charms and Knots1:19 · read by Matt Flowitt
  74. 74Affliction1:42 · read by Matt Flowitt
  75. 75Mortification2:05 · read by Matt Flowitt
  76. 76Decay1:02 · read by MuscaDomestica
  77. 77Miserie3:35 · read by KevinS
  78. 78Jordan1:14 · read by KevinS
  79. 79Prayer1:30 · read by KevinS
  80. 80Obedience2:12 · read by KevinS
  81. 81Conscience1:18 · read by KevinS
  82. 82Sion1:32 · read by KevinS
  83. 83Home4:52 · read by Suzanne Carol
  84. 84The British Church1:50 · read by Alan Mapstone
  85. 85The Quip1:47 · read by Suzanne Carol
  86. 86Vanitie1:26 · read by Suzanne Carol
  87. 87The Dawning1:30 · read by Suzanne Carol
  88. 88Jesu1:03 · read by Suzanne Carol
  89. 89Businesse2:27 · read by Suzanne Carol
  90. 90Dialogue2:05 · read by Suzanne Carol
  91. 91Dulnesse1:41 · read by Mark Stansbury
  92. 92Love-Joy0:50 · read by Suzanne Carol
  93. 93Providence9:46 · read by Mark Stansbury
  94. 94Hope0:53 · read by mleigh
  95. 95Sinne's Round1:19 · read by Mark Stansbury
  96. 96Time1:39 · read by Mark Stansbury
  97. 97Gratefulnesse1:23 · read by Joanna Michal Hoyt
  98. 98Peace2:27 · read by Kris M
  99. 99Confession1:38 · read by Joanna Michal Hoyt
  100. 100Giddinesse1:37 · read by Mark Stansbury
  101. 101The Bunch of Grapes2:09 · read by Alan Mapstone
  102. 102Love Unknown3:49 · read by KevinS
  103. 103Man's Medley1:37 · read by KevinS
  104. 104The Storm1:08 · read by KevinS
  105. 105Paradise0:59 · read by KevinS
  106. 106The Method1:23 · read by KevinS
  107. 107Divinitie1:40 · read by KevinS
  108. 108Grieve not the Holy Spirit1:56 · read by KevinS
  109. 109The Familie1:57 · read by Sheridan Alistair
  110. 110The Size3:01 · read by Suzanne Carol
  111. 111Artillarie2:27 · read by Suzanne Carol
  112. 112Church Rents or Schismes2:54 · read by Sheridan Alistair
  113. 113Justice1:38 · read by Suzanne Carol
  114. 114The Pilgrimage1:42 · read by Joanna Michal Hoyt
  115. 115The Holdfast1:03 · read by KevinS
  116. 116Complaining1:01 · read by KevinS
  117. 117The Discharge2:31 · read by KevinS
  118. 118Praise1:11 · read by KevinS
  119. 119An Offering2:07 · read by KevinS
  120. 120Longing3:12 · read by KevinS
  121. 121The Bag2:14 · read by KevinS
  122. 122The Jews0:59 · read by KevinS
  123. 123The Collar1:45 · read by KevinS
  124. 124The Glimpse1:43 · read by KevinS
  125. 125Assurance2:27 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  126. 126The Call0:50 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  127. 127Clasping of Hands1:17 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  128. 128Praise2:12 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  129. 129Joseph's Coat1:04 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  130. 130The Pulley1:15 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  131. 131The Priesthood2:31 · read by Beeswaxcandle
  132. 132The Search3:14 · read by Suzanne Carol
  133. 133Grief1:35 · read by Suzanne Carol
  134. 134The Crosse2:52 · read by Suzanne Carol
  135. 135The Flower3:01 · read by Suzanne Carol
  136. 136Dotage1:42 · read by Suzanne Carol
  137. 137The Sonne1:03 · read by KevinS
  138. 138A True Hymne1:34 · read by Suzanne Carol
  139. 139The Answer1:20 · read by Alan Mapstone
  140. 140A Dialogue-Anthem: Christian, Death1:20 · read by Suzanne Carol
  141. 141The Water-Course1:09 · read by Suzanne Carol
  142. 142Self-condemnation1:54 · read by Suzanne Carol
  143. 143Bitter-Sweet0:37 · read by Noreen
  144. 144The Glance1:21 · read by KevinS
  145. 145The 23d Psalm1:31 · read by Kris M
  146. 146Mary Magdalene1:38 · read by Suzanne Carol
  147. 147Aaron1:46 · read by Suzanne Carol
  148. 148The Odour2:05 · read by Suzanne Carol
  149. 149The Foil0:51 · read by Suzanne Carol
  150. 150The Forerunners2:50 · read by Alan Mapstone
  151. 151The Rose2:13 · read by pattymarie
  152. 152Discipline1:21 · read by James Campbell Martin
  153. 153The Invitation1:26 · read by KevinS
  154. 154The Banquet2:45 · read by Suzanne Carol
  155. 155The Posie0:58 · read by Alan Mapstone
  156. 156A Parodie1:37 · read by Alan Mapstone
  157. 157The Elixier1:26 · read by Alan Mapstone
  158. 158A Wreath1:12 · read by Alan Mapstone
  159. 159Death1:12 · read by MuscaDomestica
  160. 160Doomsday1:38 · read by Alan Mapstone
  161. 161Judgement1:03 · read by Alan Mapstone
  162. 162Heaven1:24 · read by Alan Mapstone
  163. 163Love1:31 · read by Alan Mapstone

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