Affection Quote by Lancelot Andrewes
“COMMEMORATION Blessed art Thou, O Lord who didst bring forth of water moving creatures that have life, and whales, and winged fowls: and didst bless them, so as to increase and multiply. The things concerning the Ascension: Set up Thyself, O God, above the heavens and Thy glory above all the earth. By thine Ascension draw us withal unto Thee, O Lord, so as to set our affections on things above, and not on things on the earth. By the awful mystery of Thy Holy Body and Precious Blood in the evening of this day: Lord, have mercy.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Anglican Liturgy, 1600s
A prayer asking God to elevate thoughts to the divine, seeking mercy and spiritual ascent.
In simple terms: Seek higher spiritual focus.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate divine mindfulness.
Themes
faith
prayer
spirituality
humility
Mood
reverent
solemn
Type
prayer
liturgical
When to use this quote
- daily devotion
- church services
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
ascension
sacraments
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on the divine affect daily life?
- What personal rituals deepen spiritual connection?
A Different Perspective
May feel abstract for non-religious readers.
