Delay Quote by George Herbert
“Rise, heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing His praise Without delays, Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise With Him mayst rise: That, as His death calcined thee to dust, His life may make thee gold, and, much more, just.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
The poem urges immediate worship, trusting divine guidance to transform suffering into spiritual riches.
In simple terms: Worship now; trust God to turn pain into value.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith quickly.
Themes
faith
redemption
spiritual transformation
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- seeking purpose
- spiritual renewal
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
transformation
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you trust divine timing?
- What does “gold” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not ease all suffering.
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