The glory of John Donne's prose at its best is very different from that of his verse, but is equal to it; and there can be no question that his best prose is in his sermons. His sense of form and arrangement, his psychological insight, his differences of mood and emphasis, and his religious fervor will make this selection of ten sermons particularly interesting to the attentive reader familiar with Donne's poetry.
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Evelyn M. Simpson was co-editor with the late George R. Potter of the definitive ten-volume edition of the Sermons of John Donne. She is also the author of Study of the Prose Works of John Donne, editor of Donne's Essays in Divinity, and other books.
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John Donne's poetic words pierce the heart and ignite the imagination. He speaks food for the soul, not just the heart. I have read and re-read his books for many years and cannot tell how deeply they have moved me and inspired me to be a better Christian. He was a profound writer, almost mystical and yet so very down to earth. A beautiful book that should not be missed by anyone interested in the life of faith.
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AT FIRST, God gave the judgement of death upon man, when he should transgresse, absolutely, Morte morieris, Thou shalt surely dye: The woman in her Dialogue with the Serpent, she mollifies it, Ne forte moriamur, perchance, if we eate, we may die; and then the Devill is as peremptory on the other side,Nequaquam moriemini, do what you will, surely you shall not die; And now God in this Text comes to his reply, Quis est homo, shall they not die? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christ Jesus, John Baptist, Christian Church, Saviour Christ, Roman Church, Romane Church, Son of God, Catholique Church, Church of Rome, Metaphor of Wings, Saint Peters, Commemoration of Martyrs, Gods Church, King Achaz, Saint Augustine, Saint John, Saint Paul New!
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AT FIRST, God gave the judgement of death upon man, when he should transgresse, absolutely, Morte morieris, Thou shalt surely dye: The woman in her Dialogue with the Serpent, she mollifies it, Ne forte moriamur, perchance, if we eate, we may die; and then the Devill is as peremptory on the other side,Nequaquam moriemini, do what you will, surely you shall not die; And now God in this Text comes to his reply, Quis est homo, shall they not die? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christ Jesus, John Baptist, Christian Church, Saviour Christ, Roman Church, Romane Church, Son of God, Catholique Church, Church of Rome, Metaphor of Wings, Saint Peters, Commemoration of Martyrs, Gods Church, King Achaz, Saint Augustine, Saint John, Saint Paul New!
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- The Life and Letters of John Donne by Edmund Gosse in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- Business of Criticism by Helen Gardner in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The Divine Poems (Oxford English Texts) by Helen Gardner in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Reflections on the Psalms (Harvest Book) by C.S. Lewis in Front Matter
- Book of Common Prayer (1979, Personal Size Economy, Black) by The Episcopal Church in Front Matter
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