Bells Quote by Henry Van Dyke
“This is the gospel of labour, ring it, ye bells of the kirk! The Lord of Love came down from above, to live with the men who work. This is the rose that He planted, here in the thorn-curst soil: Heaven is blest with perfect rest, but the blessing of Earth is toil.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rose of the World, 1900
Labor is portrayed as a divine blessing, linking earthly toil with spiritual fulfillment.
In simple terms: Work is sacred and brings heavenly reward.
Key Takeaway
Embrace work as a meaningful, blessed activity.
Themes
work
spirituality
divine purpose
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily chores
- community service
- agricultural work
Key Concepts
theology
labor ethics
nature metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of work feel sacred to you?
- How can we honor labor without idealizing hardship?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing labor can ignore exploitation.
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