Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE WATERCOURSE, by GEORGE HERBERT Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Thou who dost dwell and linger here below Last Line: Who gives to man, as he sees fit, [salvation. Damnation.] | ||||||||
THOU who dost dwell and linger here below, Since the condition of this world is frail, Where, of all plants, afflictions soonest grow; If troubles overtake thee, do not wail; For who can look for lesse, that loveth [Life? Strife?] But rather turn the pipe and waters course To serve thy sinnes, and furnish thee with store Of sov'raigne tears, springing from true remorse; That so in purenesse thou mayst Him adore Who gives to man, as he sees fit, [Salvation. Damnation.] | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A TRUE HYMN [HYMNE] by GEORGE HERBERT CHURCH MONUMENTS by GEORGE HERBERT CHURCH-MUSICK [CHURCH MUSIC] by GEORGE HERBERT |
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