John Donne (born 1572 – died 1631) was the Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral London, from 1621 to 1631. As such he knew the Prayer Book collect for Advent I well. Holy Sonnet XV reflects his engagement with it, as well as …
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Dr. Keane (Phd St And) teaches English at Georgia Southern University. He edited (with Samuel L. Bray) the 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition and authored (with Samuel L. Bray) How to Use the Book of Common Prayer. He serves on the Liturgical Commission and Commission on Ministry for the Diocese of Georgia and formerly served on the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church.
