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The Church Porch is a book by George Herbert, published in 1867. It is a collection of religious poems and hymns, along with notes and commentary on various aspects of Christian faith and practice. The book is intended for use in upper forms on Sundays, and includes a selection of Latin hymns that can be sung during church services. The poems and hymns cover a wide range of topics, including prayer, repentance, faith, and the sacraments. Herbert's writing is characterized by his deep piety and his ability to express complex theological ideas in simple, accessible language. The Church Porch is…mehr

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The Church Porch is a book by George Herbert, published in 1867. It is a collection of religious poems and hymns, along with notes and commentary on various aspects of Christian faith and practice. The book is intended for use in upper forms on Sundays, and includes a selection of Latin hymns that can be sung during church services. The poems and hymns cover a wide range of topics, including prayer, repentance, faith, and the sacraments. Herbert's writing is characterized by his deep piety and his ability to express complex theological ideas in simple, accessible language. The Church Porch is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian worship and devotion, and for those seeking spiritual guidance and inspiration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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George Herbert (1593-1633) was a Welsh born poet, orator, and Anglican priest. Herbert's poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets. He attended Trinity College in Cambridge, became the University's Public Orator, and attracted the attention of King James I. From 1624-1625, he served in the Parliament of England, after King James died, Herbert's interest in ordination was renewed. In his mid-thirties he took holy orders in the Church of England, and spent the rest of his life as the rector of St. Andrews Church in Lower Bemerton, Salisbury.