Oh, Adam was a gardener, and God who made him sees That half a proper gardener's work is done upon his knees, So when your work is finished, you can wash your hands and pray For the Glory of the Garden that it may not pass away!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote compares work to gardening and emphasizes the importance of prayer and humility after completing a task.
- In plain terms
- Work is hard like gardening, and you should pray to protect what you made.
- What can you take from it?
- Finish your work and thank something greater to keep it safe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you built?
- How do you protect it?
Another view
Relying on prayer might replace practical maintenance or effort.
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