Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast

••• The Blessings Of Understanding .••• Bible Study Verses: Acts 16.27-34, Psalm 119:18, Genesis 13:14-15, Proverbs 4.7, 1 Chronicles 12.32, Proverbs 21.16, Ephesians 4.18, Romans 1.21-22, Proverbs 2.6, James 1.5-6, Proverbs 17.3 . ••• ••• “A man of great memory without learning hath a rock and a spindle and no staff to spin”, George Herbert 1593-1633, A Welsh poet, orator & priest. Being born into an artistic & wealthy family, he received a good education which led to his holding prominent positions at Cambridge University & Parliament. As a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, England, George Herbert excelled in languages & music. He went to college with the intention of becoming a priest, but his scholarship attracted the attention of King James I. Herbert served in parliament for two years. After the death of King James & at the urging of a friend, Herbert's interest in ordained ministry was renewed. In 1630, in his late thirties he gave up his secular ambitions & took holy order