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George Herbert's metaphysical poem uses a conceit or extended metaphor, and synecdoche, to explore the relationship between God and humankind. We're drawn back to God eventually because of the burden of living, as one pulley rope lifts our weight. True spiritual rest, a jewel, God does not bestow.

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