Henry Charles Beeching, ed. (1859–1919). Lyra Sacra: A Book of Religious Verse. 1903.
By George Herbert (15931633)Regeneration
SURELY if each one saw another’s heart, | |
There would be no commèrce, | |
No sale or bargain pass: all would disperse | |
And live apart. | |
Lord, mend or rather make us: one creation | 5 |
Will not suffice our turn: | |
Except Thou make us daily, we shall spurn | |
Our own salvation. | |