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The good Husbandman may pluck His rose & gather in His lily.

“The good Husbandman may pluck His rose & gather in His lily.” quote by Samuel Rutherford
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“The good Husbandman may pluck His rose & gather in His lily.”

Samuel Rutherford

About This Quote

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

Cultivating virtue is likened to tending a garden, where gathering beautiful things requires careful nurturing.

In simple terms: Virtue grows like a garden.

Key Takeaway

Nurture good habits.

Themes

virtue growth spirituality

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • spiritual practice
  • community building

Key Concepts

agricultural metaphor Christian ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “rose” are you cultivating?
  • How do you tend your inner garden?
A Different Perspective

Virtue requires effort, not just desire.

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