Ah, why Should we, in the world's riper years, neglect God's ancient sanctuaries, and adore Only among the crowd and under roofs That our frail hands have raised?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Why ignore natural sacred spaces to worship only in man-made buildings?
- In plain terms
- Do not ignore nature's holy places to only worship in buildings.
- What can you take from it?
- Worship in nature as well as buildings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is God present?
- Do buildings limit spirituality?
Another view
Some traditions require specific built environments for rituals.
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