Shakespeare and the religious poets

In both Shakespeare and the religious poets (Donne and Herbert), what views do the poets express regarding the nature of true love/faith? Compare Shakespeare and ONE of the religious poets we read. These poets take a very real, and serious analysis of their subject matter. What tools (metaphor, simile, imagery etc.) do they use to illustrate their point? How are these poems still relevant today? What did you take away after reading and discussing?