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“Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.” quote by George Herbert
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“Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.”

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.

The poet asks God for a grateful heart that praises continuously, not just when blessings are convenient, seeking deeper devotion.

In simple terms: Seek constant gratitude, not just when easy.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate unwavering thankfulness.

Themes

spirituality devotion gratitude

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • daily reflection
  • service work

Key Concepts

faith praise humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain gratitude in hardship?
  • What practices deepen genuine praise?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often limits gratitude to comfort.

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