Thomas Traherne was a 17th-century English poet, theologian, and Anglican priest. Born in Hereford around 1636, he studied at Brasenose College, Oxford, before being ordained in 1660. Throughout his career, he served as the rector of Credenhill for a decade and acted as a private chaplain to Sir Orlando Bridgeman. He passed away in Teddington in 1674. Today, he is primarily recognized for his profound religious writings and his contributions to spiritual literature.