![]() Seriously? A whole blog devoted to a poem? Since its publication, the poem has become one of Herbert’s most frequently anthologized poems.Īlready, I can see some of you rolling your eyes. This poem contains some of the most beautiful descriptions of prayer in the English language. Back in the 17th century, he wrote the poem “Prayer,” which is a list of 26 metaphors for prayer. ![]() Most of us can’t begin to express the loveliness and vitality of God’s gift to us.įortunately, George Herbert wasn’t like most of us. ![]() Because of Christ’s death on the cross, we have instant access to his throne of grace, which is an incredible truth to wrap our feeble minds around. Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God bestows on humanity. George Herbert’s “Prayer” is a beautiful poem that utilizes timeless metaphors to describe the gift of prayer for Christians. ![]()
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