Creed Quote by James Russell Lowell
“Faith in God, faith in man, faith in work: this is the short formula in which we may sum up the teachings of the founders of New England,--a creed ample enough for this life and the next.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Address to the New Englanders”, 1845
A concise creed emphasizes faith in God, humanity, and labor as the foundation for both earthly and eternal life.
In simple terms: Faith in God, people, and work guides life.
Key Takeaway
Live by faith in divine, human, and labor.
Themes
faith
work
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
historical
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community building
- personal development
- social reform
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
American Puritanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this creed apply today?
- What challenges modern faith in work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook complexities of faith and work.
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