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Joy Quote by George Herbert

“To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.” quote by George Herbert
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“To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Elixir, 1633

Crying out of joy is a divine gift, a spiritual nourishment that lifts the soul.

In simple terms: Joyful tears are sacred nourishment.

Key Takeaway

Allow joy to flow freely.

Themes

spirituality joy gratitude divine sacred

Mood

reverent uplifting contemplative

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • celebrations
  • relief after hardship
  • religious worship

Key Concepts

Manna as metaphor emotional release spiritual sustenance

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you wept from joy?
  • What does this reveal about your faith?
A Different Perspective

Joyful tears can be misread as weakness.

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