Bosoms Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“What profusion is there in His work! When trees blossom there is not a single breastpin, but a whole bosom full of gems; and of leaves they have so many suits that they can throw them away to the winds all summer long. What unnumbered cathedrals has He reared in the forest shades, vast and grand, full of curious carvings, and haunted evermore by tremulous music; and in the heavens above, how do stars seem to have flown out of His hand faster than sparks out of a mighty forge!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Exalted Majesty of Creation, 1865
The passage celebrates the abundant, intricate beauty of nature as a reflection of divine creativity and power.
In simple terms: Nature shows God's endless creativity.
Key Takeaway
Observe and cherish nature's details.
Themes
nature
divine
beauty
creation
wonder
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- hiking
- gardening
- photography
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
theology
aesthetics
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does noticing small details affect your sense of awe?
- What does this view suggest about humanity's role in nature?
A Different Perspective
None; the quote may idealize nature beyond scientific understanding.
