Advantage Quote by Thomas Case
“It is no small advantage to the holy life to "begin the day with God." The saints are wont to leave their hearts with Him over night, that they may find them with Him in the morning. Before earthly things break in upon us, and we receive impressions from abroad, it is good to season the heart with thoughts of God, and to consecrate the early and virgin operations of the mind before they are prostituted to baser objects. When the world gets the start of religion in the morning, it can hardly overtake it all the day.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Early Morning Devotion, 18th century religious text
Starting the day with God grounds the heart against worldly distractions.
In simple terms: Begin day with God to stay focused.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual focus each morning.
Themes
spirituality
discipline
morning routine
mindfulness
faith
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- morning meditation
- spiritual journaling
- pre‑work rituals
Key Concepts
theology
habit formation
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one find a “higher purpose” in the morning?
- What secular practices mimic this grounding?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult for non‑religious individuals.
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