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Be grateful Quote by George Herbert

“Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.” quote by George Herbert
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“Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Pulley,” 1633

The poet asks God for a grateful heart that praises continuously, not just when blessings are convenient, seeking deeper devotion.

In simple terms: Seek constant gratitude, not just when easy.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate unwavering thankfulness.

Themes

spirituality devotion gratitude

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • daily reflection
  • service work

Key Concepts

faith praise humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain gratitude in hardship?
  • What practices deepen genuine praise?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often limits gratitude to comfort.

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