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To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.

“To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.” quote by George Herbert
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“To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.”

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.

Crying out of joy is a divine gift, a spiritual nourishment that lifts the soul.

In simple terms: Joyful tears are sacred nourishment.

Key Takeaway

Allow joy to flow freely.

Themes

spirituality joy gratitude divine sacred

Mood

reverent uplifting contemplative

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • celebrations
  • relief after hardship
  • religious worship

Key Concepts

Manna as metaphor emotional release spiritual sustenance

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you wept from joy?
  • What does this reveal about your faith?
A Different Perspective

Joyful tears can be misread as weakness.

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