The Pulley by George Herbert
The Pulley | George Herbert

The Pulley by George Herbert
A poem by George Herbert (and a favorite quote by Philip Melanchthon) as we prepare for Holy Trinity Sunday.
Today I join with many Christians in giving thanks for George Herbert, a priest, poet, and hymnwriter who died on this day in 1633.
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