Bow before him, all creation! Mortals, own the God of love! Seek him high the stars above,- Yonder is his habitation!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A call for all creation to worship the God of love, who resides beyond the stars.
- In plain terms
- Everyone should worship the loving God who lives in heaven.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize seeking the divine above all else.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find your sense of the divine?
- How does worship shape your daily life?
Another view
It assumes a belief in a specific deity which not everyone shares.
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He, that noble prize possessing- He that boasts a friend that's true, He whom woman's love is blessing, Let him join the chorus too!
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