Prayer is a great heart-easer; it breathes out those…
““Prayer is a great heart-easer; it breathes out those distempered passions which, being bound up in others, break out when God at any time crosseth them in their wills.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer calms intense emotions by releasing pent‑up passions that could otherwise erupt in our will.
In simple terms: Prayer eases strong feelings.
Use prayer to release tension.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- conflict resolution
- stress relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does prayer change your emotional state?
- Can you find a secular equivalent?
Prayer may not work for non‑believers or those with different spiritual views.