George Herbert is widely regarded as the greatest devotional poet the world has known. Here Richard Harries introduces the poet and reflects on 24 of his greatest poems, six for each of the four weeks of Advent.
Each week focuses on a different theme.
Week 1: Winning the Heart
Week 2: Held by Christ
Week 3: Welcome
Week 4: All Praise
After each poem Richard Harries reflects on the poet's sense of the divine and draws out spiritual insights for the reader to think about as they prepare to celebrate Christ's appearing.
The result is a book that readers will want to return to over and over again, whether during Advent or in any other season of the year.
"'This is a book of extraordinary beauty - compelling, elegant, pro found, spiritual and moving. For those who find poetry difficult, this is an excellent way in; for those who know their George Herbert well, there is much that they can learn. Richard Harries has written a book that uses poetry as a vehicle for preparation (whether for Advent or for any other season). It will become a spiritual cl
Ian S. Markham, President of Virginia Theological Seminary and of General Theological Semi
"'George Herbert! What poet is wiser, deeper, fresher, clearer? And Richard Harries! Who else today can match Herbert at all points? This profound little gem will draw you deeper into loving God, poetry and life.'"
David F. Ford OBE, Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus, University of Cambridge, England
"'If you are a person who struggles to access or articulate the deep emotions of faith, then this book will be of interest. With insight and sensitivity, Harries explores the way in which Herbert's poetry mirrors the ups and downs of our own faith journeys, and helps the modern mind to connect with themes, such as sin, judgement and woundedness, that may seem outdated. Wounded I Sing is an Advent
Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, England
