He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'Let us worship God' he says, with solemn air.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A leader wisely chooses a portion of time or resources and calls for solemn worship of God.
- In plain terms
- Someone carefully sets aside time to pray with seriousness.
- What can you take from it?
- Dedicate time to spiritual practice with care.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is solemnity important in worship?
- How do leaders influence spiritual practice?
Another view
It assumes a shared belief in God which may not apply to all.
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