The Gifts of God or The Pulley is a spiritual, yet beautiful poem by George Herbert– the great Metaphysical Poet. The poem is based on the idea of man’s connection with God– who created the man.
The Gifts of God
When God at first made man,
Having a glass of blessings standing by,
“Let us,” said he, “pour on him all we can.
Let the world’s riches, which dispersèd lie,
Contract into a span.”
So strength first made a way;
Then beauty flowed, then wisdom, honour, pleasure.
When almost all was out, God made a stay,
Perceiving that, alone of all his treasure,
Rest in the bottom lay.
“For if I should,” said he,
“Bestow this jewel also on my creature,
He would adore my gifts instead of me,
And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature;
So both should losers be.
“Yet let him keep the rest,
But keep them with repining restlessness;
Let him be rich and weary, that at least,
If goodness lead him not, yet weariness
May toss him to my breast.”
– George Herbert
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AMAZING!! ✨🙏
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Thank you!!
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A few minutes earlier I read Di’s latest post and it shows the reality of life. Now after reading your post, I got to know the God’s reasons behind it.
Thanks for sharing Bro…
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I’m yet to read her latest post.
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Read it when you get time.
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Really beautiful poem, thanks for sharing. I like it.
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Am glad you liked it.
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This was a wonderful read!!! 😊
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Even I found it to be wonderful, the first time I read it. And I decided to share it here.
Am glad you liked it. 🤗
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I loved it… Especially the line… “Bestow this jewel also on my creature,
He would adore my gifts instead of me,”…. That’s the reality too now… And it’s saddening..
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Same here. And I loved the closing lines too. 😇
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😊😊
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This is really a well written poem, I
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Sorry, I mistakenly press send, I wasn’t done yet. So I enjoyed reading it and thanks for sharing..
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No problem.
It feels great to know that you liked it. 🤗
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❤❤
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Beautiful
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😃
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