Beautiful Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““She was silent; the great wings almost stopped moving; only a delicate stirring seemed to keep them aloft. "Listen, then," Mrs. Whatsit said. The resonant voice rose and the words seemed to be all around them so that Meg felt that she could almost reach out and touch them: "Sing unto the Lord a new song, and His praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that there is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof. Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift their voice; let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains. Let them give glory unto the Lord!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Through poetic language, the passage evokes divine praise and the power of song to uplift humanity.
In simple terms: Songs can connect us to the divine and inspire.
Key Takeaway
Use music or poetry to inspire and unite.
Themes
faith
inspiration
spirituality
Mood
uplifting
reverent
Type
spiritual
artistic
When to use this quote
- worship services
- school assemblies
- personal meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
theology
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What song lifts your spirit?
- How does music affect your sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary across cultures and beliefs.
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