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Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or…

“Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near.” quote by James Montgomery
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“Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near.”

James Montgomery

About This Quote

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

The poem portrays prayer as an inner, heartfelt yearning, expressed through silent emotion and divine longing.

In simple terms: Prayer is a deep, silent yearning.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner sincerity.

Themes

spirituality emotion faith

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • worship
  • grief
  • quiet moments

Key Concepts

theology psychology of longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express unspoken prayers?
  • What role does silence play in your spirituality?
A Different Perspective

Prayer may not always be heard.

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