Emphasis Preaching Journal
In 1633, John Donne penned...
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In 1633, John Donne penned his famous sonnet on Death. It is a poem that I read and reflect upon throughout the 40 days of Lent each year. Death, so proud and mighty, seemingly victorious, defeated! Thanks be to God!
Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so:
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill me.
From Rest and Sleep, which but thy picture be,
Much pleasure, then from thee much more must flow;
And soonest our best men with thee do go --
Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so:
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death; nor yet canst thou kill me.
From Rest and Sleep, which but thy picture be,
Much pleasure, then from thee much more must flow;
And soonest our best men with thee do go --
