Beauty Quote by Richard J. Foster
““To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God, to open the heart to the love of God, to devote the will to the purpose of God. —WILLIAM TEMPLE To””
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978
Worship intensifies moral awareness, feeds truth, purifies imagination, opens love, and aligns will with divine purpose.
In simple terms: Worship deepens conscience, truth, love, and purpose.
Engage in worship to align mind, heart, and will with higher values.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community services
- ritual practices
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does worship mean beyond religion?
- How can secular practices achieve similar growth?
May not resonate with non‑theistic perspectives.