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“...when the children had made sparrows of clay, Thou mad'st them birds, with wings to flutter and fold: Take, Lord, my prayer in thy hand, and make it pray.” quote by George MacDonald
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““...when the children had made sparrows of clay, Thou mad'st them birds, with wings to flutter and fold: Take, Lord, my prayer in thy hand, and make it pray.””

George MacDonald

About This Quote

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

The prayer asks God to transform humble, crafted creations into living beings, symbolizing a desire for divine intervention and spiritual elevation.

In simple terms: Prayer seeks divine transformation

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual growth.

Themes

faith prayer transformation

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

religious poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • creative expression
  • rituals

Key Concepts

theology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you view divine intervention?
  • What does “making it pray” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May reflect literal expectations.

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