Abode Quote by Elizabeth Prentiss
“Here is a little mouth to kiss; here are two more feet to make music with their pattering about my nursery. Here is a soul to train for God, and the body in which it dwells is worth all it will cost, since it is abode of a kingly tenant. I may see less of friends, but I have gained one dearer than them all. Yes, my precious baby, you are welcome to your mothers heart, welcome to her time, her strength, her health, to her most tender cares, to her life-long prayers! Oh how rich I am, how truly, how wondrously blest!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Mother’s Love, 1865
A mother celebrates the profound joy and responsibility of nurturing her child, seeing the child as a precious gift and a source of spiritual fulfillment.
In simple terms: Mother’s love is a deep, rewarding gift.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and nurture your child.
Themes
love
parenthood
spirituality
Mood
joyful
grateful
reverent
Type
poetic
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- newborn care
- family bonding
- spiritual reflection
- daily caregiving
Key Concepts
gratitude
purpose
devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does motherhood reshape personal identity?
- What sacrifices feel most meaningful?
A Different Perspective
The intensity of love may overlook personal needs.
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