Herbert was a priest in the Church of England. Interestingly enough, he lived at the time of the famous poet and playwriter, Shakespeare as well as Milton of immortal fame for his poem, ‘Paradise Lost’. Much of Herbert George’s poetry was deeply devotional. His rhyme schemes were varied. A famous example of this is his poem, ‘The Altar’. He lived out Christianity practically, was a caring Rector who went the extra mile to clothe and feed those in need. People called him a saint and prophet. He sadly died from consumption at the tender age of thirty-nine.