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George Herbert
Age: 39 †
Born: 1593
Born: April 3
Died: 1633
Died: March 1
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The Sundaies of man's life, Thredded together on time's string, Make bracelets to adorn the wife Of the eternal, glorious King. On Sunday heaven's gates stand ope Blessings are plentiful and rife. More plentiful than hope.
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Feare keepes the garden better then the gardiner.
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Sundays observe think when the bells do chime, 'T is angels' music.
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Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
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He that makes a good war makes a good peace.
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I had rather aske of my sire browne bread, then borrow of my neighbour white.
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