The Church-Porch

Explore 1 quote from The Church-Porch

Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame,
When once it is within thee.

George Herbert

The Temple, Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations

More information about this quote

Topic

Drinking alcohol

Author

George Herbert

Source

The Church-Porch The Temple, Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1633 1630s 17th century

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Herbert, George. "The Church-Porch." The Temple, Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations. Cambridge: University of Cambridge, 1633, st. 5.

Current Citation

Herbert, George. "The Church-Porch." The Complete Poetry, edited by John Drury and Victoria Moul. Penguin Classics, 2015, st. 5.