Adore Quote by William C. Bryant
“Ah, why Should we, in the world's riper years, neglect God's ancient sanctuaries, and adore Only among the crowd and under roofs That our frail hands have raised?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Sacred Spaces, William C. Bryant, 1850
Why neglect ancient holy places while worshipping only among crowds under roofs?
In simple terms: Neglect ancient sanctuaries for modern, crowded worship.
Key Takeaway
Value and preserve historic sacred sites.
Themes
religion
heritage
community
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
historical
When to use this quote
- tourism
- heritage preservation
- faith gatherings
- urban planning
Key Concepts
tradition
architecture
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from ancient sanctuaries?
- How can we integrate old and new worship forms?
A Different Perspective
Modern worship may lack depth of ancient practices.
