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Angels 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 flocks, 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…” 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 flocks, 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 the people, to make music in the heart.””

Howard Thurman

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Work of Christmas, 1960s, spoken by Howard Thurman

Christmas calls us to act compassionately: help the lost, heal the broken, feed the hungry, free prisoners, rebuild nations, foster peace, and nurture inner joy.

In simple terms: Christmas inspires compassionate action.

Key Takeaway

Practice kindness and peace daily.

Themes

compassion service peace

Mood

reflective joyful

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • charitable work
  • conflict resolution
  • community service
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

spirituality humanitarianism

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways can you embody these acts this season?
  • How does inner music influence outward kindness?
A Different Perspective

Balancing idealism with practical limits can be challenging.

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