Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love.

I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker did not understand the true essence of worship until they experienced love. It implies that love serves as a catalyst or an avenue through which one can learn to truly worship. By implying a connection between love and worship, it highlights the idea that love is integral to spiritual or religious practices. The quote can also be interpreted as emphasizing the transformative power of love and how it can provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of worship.

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By Henry Ward Beecher

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