Adoration Quote by William Temple
““Worship is the submission of all of our nature to God. It is the quickening of the conscience by his holiness; the nourishment of mind with his truth; the purifying of imagination by his beauty; the opening of the heart to his love; the surrender of will to his purpose--all this gathered up in adoration, the most selfless emotion of which our nature is capable.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Worship of God, William Temple, 1930
Worship means fully surrendering every part of ourselves to God, allowing His holiness to awaken our conscience, truth to feed our mind, beauty to cleanse imagination, love to open our heart, and purpose to guide our will.
In simple terms: Worship is total surrender to God, transforming mind, heart, and will.
Key Takeaway
Surrender fully to God.
Themes
faith
spirituality
devotion
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church services
- spiritual retreats
- daily meditation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Holiness
conscience
truth
beauty
love
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrender affect personal autonomy?
- What practices help balance devotion and self-care?
A Different Perspective
May become overly self-sacrificial, neglecting personal boundaries.
