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  LOVE (I)
  by George Herbert
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Summary: The sermon highlights the problem of misattributing love to
earthly things, and the importance of recognizing love as a divine
creation.

Topics: "Divine Love", "Salvation"
Scripture References: Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 John 4:7

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DESCRIPTION
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George Herbert delves into the concept of immortal love, highlighting
how humanity has misused and misunderstood this divine love by
attributing it to earthly, mortal forms of affection. He contrasts
mortal love, driven by human invention and intellect, with the eternal
and divine nature of true love, which played a crucial role in our
salvation. Despite the immense impact of immortal love in delivering us
from darkness, Herbert laments the lack of true praise and recognition
it receives, as people often settle for superficial expressions of love.

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CONTENT
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Immortal Love, author of this great frame, Sprung from that beauty which
can never fade; How hath man parcel'd out thy glorious name, And thrown
it on that dust which thou hast made, While mortal love doth all the
title gain! Which siding with invention, they together Bear all the
sway, possessing heart and brain, (Thy workmanship) and give thee share
in neither. Wit fancies beauty, beauty raiseth wit: The world is theirs;
they two play out the game, Thou standing by: and though thy glorious
name Wrought our deliverance from the infernal pit, Who sings thy
praise? only a scarf or glove Doth warm our hands, and make them write
of love.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/george-herbert/love-i/
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