Edmund Spenser was the greatest poet of his time, perhaps ever. Why? ---He knew the English language and was master of its words and rhythm. ---His theme and the message it carried was deep and spiritual. ---Spenser knew Jesus and the Gospel and presented it in the Faerie Queene. ---It is as alive today as it was 426 years ago when he died at age 47. ---Is my life counting for Jesus as his was? Is yours? Live for Him who died for thee.