Tag Archives: George Herbert

Calling

Posted on July 23, 2015 by sonyasutton

The term “call” is often used in the church, and even sometimes outside of church, as a suggestion that God is talking directly to us, informing an action or direction in life. People are called to service of all kinds … Continue reading →

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Word of The Day: Blessed

Posted on February 27, 2015 by matthewhanisian

Blessed Matthew 5:1-10 Feast of George Herbert, Priest 1633   Usually “blessed” is synonymous with “thankful.”  To receive God’s blessing is indeed a cause for thankfulness, but to be blessed or feel blessed is a much richer, broader experience.  Blessings come in … Continue reading →

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Summer Travels

Posted on July 17, 2014 by sonyasutton

I traveled to a foreign country this week, and enjoyed my stay very much. It was only 45 minutes away in Baltimore, but the foreign country was a biennial gathering of Lutheran church musicians, to which I had been invited … Continue reading →

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You Are Worthy, Mr. Herbert

Posted on May 15, 2014 by sonyasutton

Ambiguity that opens the door to many ways of thinking is at the heart of Anglicanism, I think, and the essence of George Herbert’s poetry too. This 17th century priest and poet appeared on the scene at a crucial moment … Continue reading →

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Annealed by God’s love

Posted on February 27, 2014 by sonyasutton

Today is the feast day on our liturgical calendar for the 17th century Anglican priest and metaphysical poet George Herbert.   Lord, how can man preach thy eternall word?                   He is a brittle crazie glasse: Yet in thy temple thou … Continue reading →

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Loved

Posted on June 21, 2012 by sonyasutton

One of the things we know about the 17th century metaphysical poet George Herbert’s life is that he was loved as a child by a vivacious and learned mother in a house filled with music and ideas, and that when … Continue reading →

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