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Angel Quote by Howard Thurman

“When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: ...To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations…” quote by Howard Thurman
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“When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: ...To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among brothers, To make music in the heart.”

Howard Thurman

About This Quote

Source Poem: Christmas Reflection, unknown source

The passage calls for compassionate action during the holiday season, urging us to help those in need and foster peace.

In simple terms: Help others and seek peace at Christmas.

Key Takeaway

Act with kindness and heal wounds.

Themes

compassion service peace community faith

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational ethical

When to use this quote

  • feeding the hungry
  • releasing prisoners
  • rebuilding nations
  • making music in hearts

Key Concepts

humanitarianism social responsibility spiritual renewal

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you continue this work year‑round?
  • What small act can you start today?
A Different Perspective

May the idealism be hard to sustain after holidays.

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