Come to Me all ye... and Other Poems

Sep 29, 2026

This collection, titled 'Come to Me all ye... and Other Poems', is a volume of religious poetry and prayers authored by Jack Gilbey and published in London by Burns, Oates & Washbourne, Ltd. in 1941. The book is formally dedicated to His Grace The Most Reverend William Godfrey, D.D., Archbishop of Cius and Apostolic Delegate. The text includes formal ecclesiastical endorsements such as the Nihil obstat and Imprimatur, reflecting its devotional nature. Printed at the Shakespeare Head Press in Oxford, the work serves as a spiritual companion, blending lyrical verse with traditional prayerful sentiment. It captures the mid-20th-century intersection of faith and literature, offering readers a meditative experience rooted in Christian themes. As a published literary work, it represents the author's contribution to devotional poetry during the early 1940s, emphasizing reverence, humility, and the pursuit of spiritual connection through the medium of the written word and rhythmic, prayer-like compositions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

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Pages56

Reading Time1 h 26 min

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Come to Me all ye... and Other Poems

Dedication

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Who is the author of this collection of poems?

The poems were written by Jack Gilbey.

When and where was this book published?

The book was published in London by Burns, Oates & Washbourne, Ltd. in 1941.

To whom is this book of poems dedicated?

It is dedicated to His Grace The Most Reverend William Godfrey, D.D., Archbishop of Cius and Apostolic Delegate.

Sep 29, 2026

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