Some keep the Sabbath going to Church - I keep it, staying at Home- With a Bobolink for a Chorister - And an Orchard, for a Dome-
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds worship in nature rather than attending formal church services.
- In plain terms
- I worship at home with birds and trees instead of going to church.
- What can you take from it?
- Find spiritual connection in nature instead of only in institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find your sacred space?
- Do institutions matter for faith?
Another view
It overlooks the community benefits that formal religious gatherings provide.
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