Where through the long-drawn aisle and fretted vault The pealing anthem swells the note of praise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A choir sings praise loudly in a large church, evoking spiritual awe.
- In plain terms
- Music fills a church with praise during a service.
- What can you take from it?
- Collective worship uses music to elevate the spirit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What elevates your spirit?
- How do you express awe?
Another view
It assumes all find comfort in communal worship.
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