Sometimes when we hear a song we breathe deeply and sigh. This reminds the prophet that the soul arises from heavenly harmony. In thinking about this, he was aware that the soul itself has something in itself of this music.
HILDEGARD OF BINGENAngels, living light most glorious! Beneath the Godhead in burning desire in the darkness and mystery of creation you look on the eye of your God never taking your fill: What glorious pleasures take shape within you!
More Hildegard of Bingen Quotes
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Every element has a sound, an original sound from the order of God; all those sounds unite like the harmony from harps and zithers.
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There is the music of Heaven in all things.
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The mystery of God hugs you in its all-encompassing arms.
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A human being is a vessel that God has built for himself and filled with his inspiration so that his works are perfected in it.
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The soul is kissed by God in its innermost regions.
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O, You who are ever giving life to all life, moving all creatures, root of all things, washing them clean, wiping out their mistakes, healing their wounds, You are our true life, luminous, wonderful, awakening the heart from its ancient sleep.
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Glance at the sun. See the moon and the stars. Gaze at the beauty of earth’s greenings. Now, think. What delight God gives to humankind with all these things . All nature is at the disposal of humankind. We are to work with it. For without we cannot survive.
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You are the mountain and the valley.
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The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity. This Word manifests itself in every creature.
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I welcome all creatures of the world with grace.
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Even in a world that’s being shipwrecked, remain brave and strong.
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All of creation is a song of praise to God.
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It is easier to gaze into the sun, than into the face of the mystery of God. Such is its beauty and its radiance.
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You are encircled by the arms of the mystery of God.
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Our souls should be like a transparent crystal through which God can be perceived.
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