And oft-times cometh our wise Lord God, master of every trade, And tells them tales of His daily toil, of Edens newly made; And they rise to their feet as He passes by, gentlemen unafraid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God is portrayed as a humble worker who shares His creation stories with humanity. People respect and honor Him when He passes by without fear.
- In plain terms
- God works hard and tells stories about creating things, and people respect Him when they see Him.
- What can you take from it?
- True greatness often comes with humility and shared labor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humility affect your view of authority?
- What stories do you tell about your work?
Another view
The anthropomorphic depiction of God may not align with all theological views.
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