The Country Parson: His Character and Rule of Life

by George HERBERT (1593 - 1633)

The Parson in Mirth

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 Blessing , The Parson in Contempt , The Parson in Liberty , The Parson with his Church Wardens , The Parson's Condescending , The Parson's Consideration of Providence , The Parson's Dexterity in applying of Remedies , The Parson's Library , The Parson's Surveys