Heaven in Ordinary: George Herbert and His Writings

George Herbert (1593—1633) is one of English spirituality's most treasured voices and, with his contemporaries Lancelot Andrewes Izaak Walton and Nicholas Ferrar, he epitomises the best of the 17th century Anglican tradition — learned, holy and self—effacing. Before settling down as a country parish priest — a calling that was cut short by his early death aged 39 — he was a complex character who led a varied life in politics and academia. His inner tensions resulted in memorable writing and...