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Accord Quote by George Herbert

“The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords / If when the soul unto the lines accords.” quote by George Herbert
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“The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords / If when the soul unto the lines accords.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

The quote celebrates the delicate harmony between spiritual devotion and poetic form, suggesting that sacred music achieves its finest expression when it aligns with the soul's inner rhythm.

In simple terms: Harmony of soul and sacred verse.

Key Takeaway

Spiritual resonance enhances poetic beauty.

Themes

spirituality poetry music harmony aesthetic

Mood

reverent contemplative uplifting

Type

poetic spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • worship services
  • creative writing
  • music composition
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

soul‑verse alignment emotional resonance artistic refinement

Practical Applications

  • designing worship music
  • guiding poetic meditation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does inner feeling shape artistic expression?
  • When does a poem become a prayer?
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