Giving Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
“To lift up the hands in prayer gives God glory, but a man with a dungfork in his hand, a woman with a slop pail, give Him glory, too. God is so great that all things give Him glory if you mean that they should.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World’s Ransoming” by Gerard Manley Hopkins, 1889
Every act, even humble labor, can honor the divine when intention aligns with reverence.
In simple terms: Even simple work can glorify God.
Key Takeaway
Recognize sacredness in daily tasks.
Themes
faith
humility
work
reverence
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- farm work
- household chores
- artistic creation
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you infuse reverence into routine tasks?
- What intentions turn work into worship?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal motives, reducing sincerity.
