Country Parson: His Character And Rule Of Life

Country Parson: His Character and Rule of Life

by George Herbert

The Country Parson is a guidebook for priests, written by the English poet and clergyman George Herbert in the 17th century. It offers practical advice on how to fulfill the duties of a priest, including how to prepare sermons, conduct services, and provide pastoral care. Herbert also discusses the personal qualities and virtues that are essential for a good priest, such as humility, charity, and diligence.

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George Herbert was a poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as "one of the foremost British devot...

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