Which musical instrument does Herbert frequently reference in poems like 'Easter' and 'The Temper' to describe the soul's relationship with God?
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Correct answer: The lute and its strings
Herbert, a skilled lutist, often used the stretching and tuning of lute strings as a conceit for the way God 'tunes' the human heart through suffering and joy to produce a harmonious spirit.
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