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Secular music, do you say, belongs to the devil? Does it?…

“Secular music, do you say, belongs to the devil? Does it? Well, if it did I would plunder him for it, for he has no right to a single note of the whole seven. Every note, and every strain, and every harmony is divine, and belongs to us.” quote by William Booth
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“Secular music, do you say, belongs to the devil? Does it? Well, if it did I would plunder him for it, for he has no right to a single note of the whole seven. Every note, and every strain, and every harmony is divine, and belongs to us.”

William Booth

About This Quote

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

All music, even secular, is a divine gift belonging to humanity, not to any evil force.

In simple terms: Music is a divine gift for people.

Key Takeaway

Recognize music as a shared, sacred resource.

Themes

spirituality art ownership divine humanity

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • public concerts
  • personal listening
  • educational settings

Key Concepts

theology cultural appropriation intellectual property

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does music play in your life?
  • How do you balance secular enjoyment with spiritual values?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue certain music can influence behavior negatively.

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