--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Oh! none are so absorb'd, as not to feel…" description: "\"Oh! none are so absorb'd, as not to feel Sweet thoughts like music coming o'er the mind: When prayer, the purest incense of a soul, Hath risen to the t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36d/robert-montgomery-16454_absorb_oh-none-are-so-absorb-d-as-not-to-feel-s_1863362.jpg" --- # Oh! none are so absorb'd, as not to feel Sweet thoughts… ![“Oh! none are so absorb'd, as not to feel Sweet thoughts like music coming o'er the mind: When prayer, the purest incense of a soul, Hath risen to the throne of heaven, the heart Is mellow'd, and the shadows that becloud Our state of darken'd being, glide away;...” quote by Robert Montgomery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36d/robert-montgomery-16454_absorb_oh-none-are-so-absorb-d-as-not-to-feel-s_1863362.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36d/robert-montgomery-16454_absorb_oh-none-are-so-absorb-d-as-not-to-feel-s_1863362.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/36d/robert-montgomery-16454_absorb_oh-none-are-so-absorb-d-as-not-to-feel-s_1863362.jpg) > “Oh! none are so absorb'd, as not to feel Sweet thoughts like music coming o'er the mind: When prayer, the purest incense of a soul, Hath risen to the throne of heaven, the heart Is mellow'd, and the shadows that becloud Our state of darken'd being, glide away;...” [Robert Montgomery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-montgomery/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Pure prayer lifts the spirit, dispelling darkness and bringing inner peace. **In simple terms:** Prayer clears the mind and soothes the heart. Key Takeaway Practice sincere reflection to find calm. Themes spirituality inner peace clarity Mood tranquil hopeful Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - stress relief - spiritual practice - creative writing Key Concepts Meditation psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does silence affect your thoughts? - What rituals bring you peace? 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