When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.
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There is the music of Heaven in all things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that beauty and harmony are present in everything around us.
Hildegard of Bingen's quote reflects the idea that the essence of the divine is expressed through the beauty of nature and the world. It implies that there exists an underlying harmony in all things, which can be perceived as music, inspiring us to find joy and resonance in our daily lives.
Themes
MusicHeavenBeautyNatureHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about nature's influence on creativity, one could say, 'There is the music of Heaven in all things, as we find inspiration in the world around us.'
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Every creature is a glittering, glistening mirror of Divinity.
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The fire has its flame and praises God._x000D_ _x000D_ The wind blows the flame and praises God._x000D_ _x000D_ In the voice we hear the word which praises God._x000D_ _x000D_ And the word, when heard, praises God._x000D_ _x000D_ So all of creation is a song of praise to God.
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I welcome all creatures of the world with grace.
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Don't let yourself forget that God's grace rewards not only those who never slip, but also those who bend and fall. So sing! The song of rejoicing softens hard hearts. It makes tears of godly sorrow flow from them. Singing summons the Holy Spirit. Happy praises offered in simplicity and love lead the faithful to complete harmony, without discord. Don't stop singing.
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