He sang of love, with quiet blending, Slow to begin, and never ending; Of serious faith, and inward glee; That was the song,- the song for me!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a personal song of love and faith that starts slowly but lasts forever, bringing deep inner joy.
- In plain terms
- I love a quiet, lasting song of faith and happiness that never ends.
- What can you take from it?
- Enduring inner joy comes from slow-growing faith and love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What song describes your inner life?
- Does your faith feel slow or sudden?
Another view
Not everyone experiences love or faith as a lasting song.
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We must be free or die, who speak the tongue That Shakespeare spake; the faith and morals hold Which Milton held.
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