Beauty Quote by William Temple
““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.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Purpose of Worship” (1930s), Christian preaching
Worship sharpens conscience, feeds truth, purifies imagination, opens heart to divine love, and aligns will with God's purpose.
In simple terms: Worship deepens moral sense and aligns us with God.
Key Takeaway
Practice worship to align mind, heart, and will with the divine.
Themes
faith
spirituality
discipline
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church service
- personal prayer
- spiritual study
- community gathering
Key Concepts
theology
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does worship shape your moral choices?
- Can worship be inclusive of diverse beliefs?
A Different Perspective
May feel rigid to those outside the faith tradition.
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