Redemption, by George Herbert
There is a lot of poetry that I don’t really care for. Several reasons exist for that, but I won’t get into them here. But because I don’t really care for most poetry, I rarely post it.
However… this is one of the few that I like.
Redemption
Having been tenant long to a rich Lord,
Not thriving, I resolved to be bold,
And make a suit unto Him, to afford
A new small-rented lease, and cancel th’ old.
In heaven at His manor I Him sought:
They told me there, that He was lately gone
About some land, which He had dearly bought
Long since on earth to take possession.
I straight returned, and knowing His great birth,
Sought Him accordingly in great resorts,
In cities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts.
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth
Of thieves and murderers; there I Him espied,
Who straight, “Your suit is granted,” said, and died.
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thelonedrifter
April 16, 2007 at 9:01 am
Hi Lone
Nevertheless it is a great poem
the Brit
the Brit
April 17, 2007 at 8:32 am
truth.
thelonedrifter
April 17, 2007 at 9:01 am
I love it! I’m so glad you posted it =)
joyousthirst
April 18, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Indeed, and profound.
Jason Wall
April 19, 2007 at 3:51 pm
hey, i’m studying Metaphysical poetry as part of my english alevel. Can someone explain the significance of the lord being with the robbers and dying at the end? sorry for my ignorance!!
Lizzie
December 2, 2007 at 4:34 am
lord is Christ and robbers are the criminals who wer being crucified with him. So it really refers to the crucifixion of Christ who secured “take possession” redemption “some land” of mankind having “dearly bought” paid with his own life.
judy
April 10, 2008 at 4:08 pm