When once your foot enters the church, be bare. God is more there, than thou: for thou art there Only by his permission. Then beware, And make thysel… - George Herbert

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When once your foot enters the church, be bare.
God is more there, than thou: for thou art there
Only by his permission. Then beware,
And make thyself all reverence and fear.
Kneeling ne’er spoil’d silk stocking: quit thy state
All equal are within the church’s gate.

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George Herbert (April 3, 1593 – March 1, 1633) was an English poet and orator.

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