Over-IJsselsche sangen en dichten

Over-IJsselsche sangen en dichten is a collection of songs and poems by Jacobus Revius, a Dutch Calvinist poet and theologian. Published in 1630, this work showcases Revius's skill as a lyricist, demonstrating influences from French Renaissance poet Pierre de Ronsard and English Metaphysical poets. The poems are scriptural and moralistic, often employing stark metaphors and epigrams. A notable sonnet from the collection is "He Bore Our Sorrows," which reflects on guilt at Christ's death. Revius was a significant figure in Dutch religious poetry during the 17th century, a period of great expansion for Dutch literature.12