Dear Night! this world's defeat; The stop to busy fools; care's check and curb; The day of spirits; my soul's calm retreat Which none disturb! Christ's progress, and His prayer-time; The hours to which high Heaven doth chime.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Night is celebrated as a time of rest and spiritual calm, free from worldly burdens.
- In plain terms
- Night is a time for rest and spiritual peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest allows the soul to escape daily burdens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you use quiet time?
Another view
It idealizes night while ignoring its potential for fear or isolation.
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