--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Certain it is, that as nothing can better…" description: "\"Certain it is, that as nothing can better do it; so there is nothing greater, for which God made our tongues, next to reciting His praises, than to min..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/jeremy-taylor-4089_certain_certain-it-is-that-as-nothing-can-better_1802176.png" --- # Certain it is, that as nothing can better do it; so there… ![“Certain it is, that as nothing can better do it; so there is nothing greater, for which God made our tongues, next to reciting His praises, than to minister comfort to a weary soul.” quote by Jeremy Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/jeremy-taylor-4089_certain_certain-it-is-that-as-nothing-can-better_1802176.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/jeremy-taylor-4089_certain_certain-it-is-that-as-nothing-can-better_1802176.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/jeremy-taylor-4089_certain_certain-it-is-that-as-nothing-can-better_1802176.png) > “Certain it is, that as nothing can better do it; so there is nothing greater, for which God made our tongues, next to reciting His praises, than to minister comfort to a weary soul.” [Jeremy Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeremy-taylor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The highest purpose of language is to praise God and to bring comfort to those who are weary. **In simple terms:** Language exists to praise and soothe. Key Takeaway Use words to uplift others. Themes faith compassion purpose Mood empathetic reflective Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - pastoral counseling - grief support - spiritual teaching Key Concepts theology communication Questions to Reflect On - How can we better listen to the weary? - What words best convey comfort? 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