Herbert

Famous quotes containing the word herbert:

    But the sweet cement, which in one sure band
    Ties the whole frame, is Love
    And Charitie.
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)

    Mark you the floore? that square & speckled stone,
    Which looks so firm and strong,
    Is Patience:
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)

    These are thy wonders, Lord of power,
    Killing and quickning, bringing down to hell
    And up to heaven in an houre;
    Making a chiming of a passing-bell.
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)