I forgot to take pictures yesterday and today, though I did wear a skirt all day long. Anyway. I just wanted to share this poem that I'm writing a paper on. I love this poem. It makes me so incredibly happy. It's just so beautiful.
Redemption
By George Herbert
Having been tenant long to a rich Lord,
Not thriving, I resolvèd to be bold,
And make a suit unto him to afford
A new small-rented lease and cancel th'old.
In Heaven at his manor I him sought.
They told me there that he was lately gone
About some land which he had dearly bought
Long since on earth, to take possession,
I straight returned, and knowing his great birth,
Sought him accordingly in great resorts,
In cities, theaters, gardens, parks, and courts.
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth
Of thieves and murderers; there I him espied,
Who straight "Your suit is granted," said, and died.
i think i've read this before. in one of my humanities classes. if it's what i think it is, it is incredibly beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteThe poem is all about Christ and how it is only through Him that we can achieve true repentance and be redeemed. I love it.
ReplyDeleteyes! this is the one. :)
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