Art Quote by George Herbert
“When once thy foot enters the church, be bare. God is more there than thou: for thou art there Only by his permission. Then beware, That leads from earth to heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Church Porch”, 1633
Entering sacred space requires humility; divine presence exceeds human presence, demanding reverence.
In simple terms: Be humble in worship.
Key Takeaway
Approach sacred places with humility.
Themes
spirituality
humility
reverence
faith
Mood
reflective
solemn
Type
devotional
poetic
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal meditation
- spiritual retreats
- ritual practice
Key Concepts
sacred space
divine presence
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect spiritual experience?
- What practices foster reverence?
A Different Perspective
Ritual without inner humility can be superficial.
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