What is the collective title of George Herbert's volume of religious poems, published posthumously in 1633?
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Correct answer: The Temple: Sacred Poems
George Herbert sent the manuscript of his collection — now universally known as 'The Temple' — to Nicholas Ferrar on his deathbed, instructing him to publish it only if it could 'aid any dejected poor soul.' It serves as a spiritual autobiography reflecting the joys and conflicts of his faith.
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