Skip to content

A broken Altar, Lord, thy servant rears, Made of a heart…

“A broken Altar, Lord, thy servant rears, Made of a heart, and cemented with tears.” quote by George Herbert
Download Open image
“A broken Altar, Lord, thy servant rears, Made of a heart, and cemented with tears.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He describes his heart as an altar built from tears, offering devotion despite brokenness.

In simple terms: His heart is an altar made of tears.

Key Takeaway

Offer sincere devotion even in brokenness.

Themes

faith suffering devotion

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

religious emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • prayer
  • artistic expression
  • healing
  • worship

Key Concepts

spirituality sacrifice redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your “altar” represent?
  • How can sorrow become a foundation for devotion?
A Different Perspective

Tears may symbolize pain but also depth of feeling.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by George Herbert

Explore all 1,285 George Herbert quotes

More Altars quotes

Browse all 329 Altars quotes