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Quotes by George Herbert
A servant with this clause Makes drudgery divine; Who sweeps a room, as for Thy laws, Makes that and the action fine. -— filed under Christian Service
The consciousness of duty performed gives us music at midnight.— filed under Duty
Lie not, neither to thyself nor men nor God. Let mouth and heart be one - beat and speak together, and make both felt in action. It is for cowards to lie.— filed under Falsehood
Gold thou mayest safely touch, but if it stick Unto thy hands, it woundeth to the quick.— filed under Integrity
Knowledge is folly unless grace guide it. -— filed under Knowledge
The law of the Sabbath is the key-stone of the arch of public morals; take it away, and the whole fabric falls. Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright, The bridal of the earth and sky.— filed under Sabbath
Dare to be true; nothing can need a lie; A fault which needs it most grows two thereby.— filed under Truth