Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
George HerbertRead
The God of love my shepherd is, And he that doth me feed: While he is mine, and I am his, What can I want or need?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep sense of spiritual fulfillment and contentment derived from the divine love and guidance.
In this quote, George Herbert conveys the profound assurance and ease that comes from having a loving relationship with God. He suggests that when one is under the care of a divine shepherd, one can feel secure and fully provided for, leading to a state of tranquility where desires and needs are met through faith and love.
Themes
LoveFaithGuidanceContentmentSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to illustrate the protective and nurturing nature of divine love.
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