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George Herbert
George Herbert
12 Sermons
George Herbert (1593-1633) was an English Anglican priest and one of the foremost metaphysical poets. His posthumous collection The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations is considered a masterpiece of devotional verse.

Sermons 12

Matthew 6:19

George Herbert preaches about the dual nature of life, one focused on earthly matters and the other hidden in Christ, emphasizing the need to prioritize the eternal over the temporal. He encourages a

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Psalm 116:15

George Herbert preaches about the transformation of death from a terrifying and grim concept to a beautiful and graceful transition, symbolized by the infusion of blood into death's face after our Sav

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Psalm 46:10

George Herbert preaches about the struggle to maintain joy and reverence in God's presence, acknowledging the tendency for worldly distractions and sin to hinder our spiritual growth. He calls for God

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Psalm 18:6

George Herbert's sermon emphasizes the deep cries, groans, and sighs of a soul in desperate need of God's mercy and compassion, acknowledging the weariness, hoarseness, and giddiness that come from th

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Romans 5:8

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

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Matthew 5:16

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of preachers being vessels for God's eternal word, despite their human fragility and imperfections. He illustrates how God can use flawed individuals as window

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Psalm 37:4

George Herbert preaches about the transformative power of God's love and the need for our hearts to be kindled with true desires that consume our worldly lusts. He emphasizes the surrender of our inve

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Psalm 91:1

George Herbert's sermon emphasizes the deep desire to praise the Lord and engrave His love in our hearts, acknowledging the limitations of human understanding compared to the vastness of God's greatne

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Proverbs 15:2

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of sincerity and truth in worship and poetry, questioning the need for elaborate fictions and false beauty. He highlights the essence of genuine verses that se

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Ecclesiastes 9:10

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of fully utilizing the gifts and opportunities God has given us to bring Him glory and honor. He acknowledges that all blessings and abilities come from God, b

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James 4:8

George Herbert emphasizes the importance of offering a pure heart as a gift to God, highlighting the need for self-reflection and the cleansing power of Christ's dual nature. He encourages the congreg

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Psalm 16:11

George Herbert emphasizes the fleeting nature of worldly pleasures and the deceptive allure of temporary delights that ultimately lead to sorrow and regret. He contrasts the superficial beauty of worl

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