George Herbert

 

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George Herbert

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"I never find "Blessed be the rich." or "Blessed be the noble"; but "Blessed be the meek", and, "Blessed be the poor," and, "Blessed be the mourners, for they shall be comforted."—And yet, O God! most carry themselves so, as if they not only desired, but even feared to be blessed."

 

"remember the Holy Martyrs of God, how they have been burned by thousands, and have endured such other tortures, as the very mention of them might beget amazement: but their fiery trials have had an end; and yours—which, praised be God, are less, are not like to continue long."

 

"the character of his Sermon is Holiness; he is not witty, or learned, or eloquent, but Holy."