Take of English earth as much As either hand may rightly clutch. In the taking of it breathe Prayer for all who lie beneath.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking from the land requires a prayerful acknowledgment of those who live or died beneath it.
- In plain terms
- When you take from the earth, pray for the people under it.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the land and its people when taking from it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor the land?
- What lies beneath where you stand?
Another view
Not all land use requires spiritual acknowledgment.
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