In 'The Windows', how does Herbert describe the ideal preacher?
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Correct answer: As annealed glass that transmits God's light to others
Herbert compares the preacher to a stained-glass window. The 'annealed' (strengthened by fire) glass represents a person whose life and doctrine are fused together by God's grace to transmit light more effectively.
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