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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” quote by Richard J. Foster
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““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””

Richard J. Foster

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.

Key Takeaway

Engage in worship to align mind, heart, and will with higher values.

Themes

spirituality morality devotion purpose

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community services
  • ritual practices
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does worship mean beyond religion?
  • How can secular practices achieve similar growth?
A Different Perspective

May not resonate with non‑theistic perspectives.

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