Temple
George Herbert
Play
Length 5 h 22 min
Chapters 162
First published 1874
George Herbert was one of the so-called Metaphysical Poets, along with John Donne and Andrew Marvel, and The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations, published in 1633, contains all his surviving English poems. All of Herbert's poems are on religious themes and are characterised by directness of expression which, in the Metaphysical manner, is functional rather than visual.
Herbert was for a time Public Orator at the University of Cambridge but later became a rural Parish Minister. Though he was always esteemed for his oratory, the poetic skill with which he expressed his thoughts had to wait many years to be fully appreciated.
(Summary by Alan Mapstone and Wikipedia)
Chapters
1
The Dedication Read by Alan Mapstone 1:18
2
Superliminare Read by Alan Mapstone 0:46
3
The Church: The Altar Read by Alan Mapstone 1:06
4
The Sacrifice Read by Larry Wilson 15:19
5
The Thanksgiving Read by Theresa E Kao 3:09
6
The Second Thanksgiving, or the Reprisall Read by KevinS 1:08
7
The Agonie Read by KevinS 1:18
8
The Sinner Read by Larry Wilson 1:05
9
Good-Friday Read by Larry Wilson 1:38
10
Redemption Read by Larry Wilson 1:05
11
Sepulchre Read by Larry Wilson 1:28
12
Easter and the Song, and another version Read by Larry Wilson 2:15
13
Easter Wings Read by KevinS 1:00
14
Holy Baptisme Read by Theresa E Kao 1:12
15
Holy Baptisme Read by Theresa E Kao 0:56
16
Nature Read by Weadee 1:08
17
Sinne Read by Weadee 1:11
18
Affliction Read by Weadee 3:33
19
Repentence Read by Theresa E Kao 2:06
20
Faith Read by Theresa E Kao 2:42
21
Prayer Read by Theresa E Kao 1:12
22
The Holy Communion Read by Paula Messina 2:15
23
Antiphon Read by nighthawks 1:06
24
Love Read by J. McClanahan 1:58
25
The Temper Read by Alan Mapstone 2:02
26
The Temper Read by BeccaVO 1:28
27
Jordan Read by James Campbell Martin 1:12
28
Employment Read by Alan Mapstone 1:43
29
The Holy Scriptures Read by Bruce Kachuk 2:15
30
Whitsunday Read by Bruce Kachuk 2:06
31
Grace Read by Lee Vogler 1:14
32
Praise Read by Alan Mapstone 1:19
33
Affliction Read by Suzanne Carol 1:19
34
Mattens Read by Angela Ortiz 1:16
35
Sinne Read by czandra 0:51
36
Even-song Read by czandra 1:58
37
Church Monuments Read by czandra 1:42
38
Church Musick Read by Paula Messina 0:59
39
Church Lock and Key Read by Alan Mapstone 1:05
40
The Church Floore Read by De Anna Lee 1:18
41
The Windows Read by mleigh 1:22
42
Trinitie Sunday Read by De Anna Lee 0:56
43
Content Read by Suzanne Carol 2:46
44
The Quidditie Read by De Anna Lee 0:55
45
Humilitie Read by Suzanne Carol 2:23
46
Frailtie Read by Alan Mapstone 1:34
47
Constancie Read by De Anna Lee 2:12
48
Affliction Read by KevinS 1:08
49
The Starre Read by KevinS 1:24
50
Sunday Read by KevinS 2:47
51
Avarice Read by KevinS 1:05
52
Anagram: Mary,Army Read by KevinS 0:26
53
To all Angels and Saints Read by KevinS 1:41
54
Employment Read by Alan Mapstone 1:43
55
Deniall Read by Suzanne Carol 1:47
56
Christmas Read by Paula Messina 2:26
57
Ungratefulnesse Read by KevinS 1:37
58
Sighs and Grones Read by KevinS 1:42
59
The World Read by KevinS 1:20
60
Our life is hid with Christ in God Read by KevinS 0:55
61
Vanitie Read by KevinS 1:39
62
Lent Read by KevinS 2:28
63
Vertue Read by KevinS 0:57
64
The Pearl Read by KevinS 2:22
65
Tentation Read by KevinS 1:25
66
Man Read by KevinS 2:39
67
Antiphon Read by Alan Mapstone 1:13
68
Unkindnesse Read by czandra 1:28
69
Life Read by Suzanne Carol 1:30
70
Submission Read by czandra 1:05
71
Justice Read by James Campbell Martin 0:59
72
Charms and Knots Read by Matt Flowitt 1:19
73
Affliction Read by Matt Flowitt 1:42
74
Mortification Read by Matt Flowitt 2:05
75
Decay Read by MuscaDomestica 1:02
76
Miserie Read by KevinS 3:35
77
Jordan Read by KevinS 1:14
78
Prayer Read by KevinS 1:30
79
Obedience Read by KevinS 2:12
80
Conscience Read by KevinS 1:18
81
Sion Read by KevinS 1:32
82
Home Read by Suzanne Carol 4:52
83
The British Church Read by Alan Mapstone 1:50
84
The Quip Read by Suzanne Carol 1:47
85
Vanitie Read by Suzanne Carol 1:26
86
The Dawning Read by Suzanne Carol 1:30
87
Jesu Read by Suzanne Carol 1:03
88
Businesse Read by Suzanne Carol 2:27
89
Dialogue Read by Suzanne Carol 2:05
90
Dulnesse Read by Mark Stansbury 1:41
91
Love-Joy Read by Suzanne Carol 0:50
92
Providence Read by Mark Stansbury 9:46
93
Hope Read by mleigh 0:53
94
Sinne's Round Read by Mark Stansbury 1:19
95
Time Read by Mark Stansbury 1:39
96
Gratefulnesse Read by Joanna Michal Hoyt 1:23
97
Peace Read by Kris M 2:27
98
Confession Read by Joanna Michal Hoyt 1:38
99
Giddinesse Read by Mark Stansbury 1:37
100
The Bunch of Grapes Read by Alan Mapstone 2:09
101
Love Unknown Read by KevinS 3:49
102
Man's Medley Read by KevinS 1:37
103
The Storm Read by KevinS 1:08
104
Paradise Read by KevinS 0:59
105
The Method Read by KevinS 1:23
106
Divinitie Read by KevinS 1:40
107
Grieve not the Holy Spirit Read by KevinS 1:56
108
The Familie Read by Sheridan Alistair 1:57
109
The Size Read by Suzanne Carol 3:01
110
Artillarie Read by Suzanne Carol 2:27
111
Church Rents or Schismes Read by Sheridan Alistair 2:54
112
Justice Read by Suzanne Carol 1:38
113
The Pilgrimage Read by Joanna Michal Hoyt 1:42
114
The Holdfast Read by KevinS 1:03
115
Complaining Read by KevinS 1:01
116
The Discharge Read by KevinS 2:31
117
Praise Read by KevinS 1:11
118
An Offering Read by KevinS 2:07
119
Longing Read by KevinS 3:12
120
The Bag Read by KevinS 2:14
121
The Jews Read by KevinS 0:59
122
The Collar Read by KevinS 1:45
123
The Glimpse Read by KevinS 1:43
124
Assurance Read by Beeswaxcandle 2:27
125
The Call Read by Beeswaxcandle 0:50
126
Clasping of Hands Read by Beeswaxcandle 1:17
127
Praise Read by Beeswaxcandle 2:12
128
Joseph's Coat Read by Beeswaxcandle 1:04
129
The Pulley Read by Beeswaxcandle 1:15
130
The Priesthood Read by Beeswaxcandle 2:31
131
The Search Read by Suzanne Carol 3:14
132
Grief Read by Suzanne Carol 1:35
133
The Crosse Read by Suzanne Carol 2:52
134
The Flower Read by Suzanne Carol 3:01
135
Dotage Read by Suzanne Carol 1:42
136
The Sonne Read by KevinS 1:03
137
A True Hymne Read by Suzanne Carol 1:34
138
The Answer Read by Alan Mapstone 1:20
139
A Dialogue-Anthem: Christian, Death Read by Suzanne Carol 1:20
140
The Water-Course Read by Suzanne Carol 1:09
141
Self-condemnation Read by Suzanne Carol 1:54
142
Bitter-Sweet Read by Noreen 0:37
143
The Glance Read by KevinS 1:21
144
The 23d Psalm Read by Kris M 1:31
145
Mary Magdalene Read by Suzanne Carol 1:38
146
Aaron Read by Suzanne Carol 1:46
147
The Odour Read by Suzanne Carol 2:05
148
The Foil Read by Suzanne Carol 0:51
149
The Forerunners Read by Alan Mapstone 2:50
150
The Rose Read by pattymarie 2:13
151
Discipline Read by James Campbell Martin 1:21
152
The Invitation Read by KevinS 1:26
153
The Banquet Read by Suzanne Carol 2:45
154
The Posie Read by Alan Mapstone 0:58
155
A Parodie Read by Alan Mapstone 1:37
156
The Elixier Read by Alan Mapstone 1:26
157
A Wreath Read by Alan Mapstone 1:12
158
Death Read by MuscaDomestica 1:12
159
Doomsday Read by Alan Mapstone 1:38
160
Judgement Read by Alan Mapstone 1:03
161
Heaven Read by Alan Mapstone 1:24
162
Love Read by Alan Mapstone 1:31
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