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The Reformation · 1633
The Temple
George Herbert · 1593–1633
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What it is
A hundred and sixty short poems arranged as a walk through a church, recording a long argument with God that ends with the guest sitting down and eating.
Why it lasted
The most loved devotional poetry in English, sent to a friend on his deathbed with instructions to burn it if he thought it useless.
Where to read it
Public domain and free to read in full, though not held here. The archives below have it.
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