Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.
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To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory given By all on earth, and all in heaven.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses reverence and worship towards the Holy Trinity in Christianity, emphasizing the unity and divinity of God.
In this quote, Isaac Watts reflects on the Christian belief in the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—as a singular divine essence. He calls upon all of creation, both earthly and heavenly, to give honor, praise, and glory to this unified deity, highlighting the importance of worship and acknowledgment of God's supremacy in the universe.
Themes
WorshipTrinityGodPraiseGlory
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a church service to inspire congregational worship.
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