My musick shall finde thee. Issue 2 (25th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mosher, Lucinda
• Is Part Of: Postscripts. Volume 13:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 23739
• Page End: 23739
• Publication Date: 2022-11-25
• Subjects: Religious literature -- History and criticism -- Periodicals; Sacred books -- History and criticism -- Periodicals; Religion and society -- Periodicals; 201.705
• DOI: 10.1558/post.23739
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-887X

Abstract

Abstract : In this essay, I accept scholarly assessments of the theology of Renaissance poet George Herbert (1593–1633) as high sacramental ecclesiology melded with Synod of Dort (1618–19) Calvinism (which I describe briefly). This given, I consider what theological messages we can expect to find in lyrics drawn from Herbert's poetry. I make the point that music can amplify the meaning of a text. I then describe in depth the doctrine taught in three well-known poems when set as a choral anthem.