Love Bade Me Welcome: A Close Reading of George Herbert’s Love (III)

Feb 20, 2022 |

LOVE BADE ME WELCOME: A CLOSE READING OF GEORGE HERBERT'S LOVE (III)

George Herbert’s Love (III), with its moving depiction of a generous and forgiving Love, is one of the most cherished poems in the Anglican tradition. Julie Crawford, the Mark Van Doren Professor of Humanities at Columbia University, offers a close reading of the text, informed by Herbert’s biography and historical context. Please post your questions for our speaker in the comments section on Facebook or YouTube, or email the Reverend Peter D. Thompson, Vicar, at .