Download or read book From Perfection to the Elixir written by Ben de la Mare and published by SLG Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairacres Publications 153 Ben de la Mare’s deep understanding of poetry is shown in this sensitive examination of the spiritual journey and conversion reflected in George Herbert’s development and revision of his poem ‘Perfection’ to become the final version, ‘The Elixir’. This poem is best known in the hymn version, ‘Teach me my God and King …’ In his work of revision and his quest for perfection, George Herbert has created an inspired image for that transformation of the human heart which only God can accomplish.