Praying is another way of singing. You plant in the tree the soul of lemons. You plant in the gardens the spirit of roses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Abse equates prayer with singing and spiritual cultivation, suggesting a creative and nurturing aspect to faith.
- In plain terms
- Prayer is like singing and planting the soul's growth.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith can be expressed creatively and nurtured like a garden.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is prayer a form of art?
- How do we grow spiritually?
Another view
The imagery may not resonate with those who view prayer as purely verbal.
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