Affection Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“Heaven answers with us the same purpose that the tuning-fork does with musicians. Our affections, the whole orchestra of them, are apt to get below the concert-pitch; and we take heaven to tune our hearts by.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Harmony of Faith, 1865
Spiritual alignment is like tuning an instrument; hearts must be adjusted to resonate with divine purpose.
In simple terms: Align hearts with divine purpose.
Seek spiritual harmony.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- meditative listening
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you tune your inner self?
- What disrupts your spiritual resonance?
Finding the right "pitch" can be elusive amid life's distractions.