Oh, what a grand design! to make our joy the echo of your…
““Oh, what a grand design! to make our joy the echo of your excellence. To make our pleasure proof that you now hold the place of Treasure in our lives. To make the gladness of our soul the essence of our worship, and the mirror of your worth. To make yourself most glorified in us, oh God, when we are satisfied in you. How could I, Lord, have ever been to so blind to think think that being loved by you means making much of me and not yourself?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True worship glorifies God, not ourselves; satisfaction in God reflects his worth and transforms our joy into worship of his excellence.
In simple terms: Worship should glorify God, not self.
Key Takeaway
Seek satisfaction in God alone.
Themes
worship
humility
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church service
- prayer groups
Key Concepts
theocentrism
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your joy reflect God's glory?
- What changes when you worship God rather than yourself?
A Different Perspective
Self‑focused worship can become prideful.