The Temple: Sacred Poems
By George Herbert
- Release Date: 2026-06-21
- Genre: Christianity
Description
For nearly four centuries, George Herbert's The Temple has guided readers through the landscape of faith—from doubt to devotion, from confession to praise. This Modern Reader's Edition renders Herbert's 17th-century English into clear, present-day language while preserving the original's poetic beauty and theological richness. Each poem unfolds as a step through the physical and spiritual church: the Porch of moral preparation, the sacred space of the Church itself, and the Church Militant on earth. Whether you are exploring Christian poetry for the first time or returning to a beloved classic, this edition invites you to encounter Herbert's honest, tender, and often surprising voice anew. With a biographical introduction, explanatory notes, and key passages to remember, this volume makes one of the world's great spiritual treasures accessible to today's reader. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.
