The Country Parson: His Character and Rule of Life

by George HERBERT (1593 - 1633)

The Parson in Circuit

The Country Parson: His Character and Rule of Life

George Herbert was an English poet, orator, and priest. In The Country Parson he describes the roles of the priest and offers practice advice to English clergymen about how to fulfill their duties. - Summary by Karen Clausen-Brown


Listen next episodes of The Country Parson: His Character and Rule of Life:
A Prayer after Sermon , Concerning Detraction , The Author's Prayer before Sermon , The Parson a Father , The Parson Arguing , The Parson Blessing , The Parson Catechising , The Parson Comforting , The Parson in Contempt , The Parson in God's Stead , The Parson in Journey , The Parson in Liberty , The Parson in Mirth , The Parson in Reference , The Parson in Sacraments , The Parson in Sentinel , The Parson Punishing , The Parson with his Church Wardens , The Parson's Completeness , The Parson's Condescending , The Parson's Consideration of Providence , The Parson's Dexterity in applying of Remedies , The Parson's Eye , The Parson's Library , The Parson's Surveys