Now thank we all our God, With hearts and hands and voices; Who wondrous things hath done, In whom this world rejoices. Who, from our mother's arms, Hath led us on our way, With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today.
Interpretation
This quote expresses gratitude to God for His guidance and the blessings in life.
The quote emphasizes the importance of gratitude and recognizing the divine influence in our lives. It reflects on the wonder of creation and the support and love that God provides, suggesting that acknowledging these gifts can lead to a fulfilling and joyous existence.
In practice
In a reflective speech during Thanksgiving, one might quote this to remind the audience of the importance of gratitude.
Bombing is not especially inhumane. War itself is inhumane and the bombing plane, which is used to paralyse industry and transport, is a relatively civilised weapon. 'Normal' or 'legitimate' warfare is just as destructive of inanimate objects and enormously so of human lives.
Children are born innocent. Before they are domesticated they live in the moment, love without fear, and don't even think about the opinions of others.
When liberty destroys order the hunger for order will destroy liberty.
I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen? I reply that it begins in your own community.
There are many doors to goodness. (Saying) 'glory to God,' 'praise be to God,' 'there is no deity but God,' enjoining good, forbidding evil, removing harm from the road, listening to the deaf (until you understand them), leading the blind, guiding one to the object of his need, hurrying with the strength of one's legs to one in sorrow who is asking for help, and supporting the weak with the strength of one's arms - all of these are (forms of) charity prescribed for you.
But when one believes in the reality of things, making them visible by artificial means is not quite the same as feeling that they are close at hand.
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