Quotes about Praise
Look at all the Variety of Creatures; they are what they are for this only End, that in their infinite Variety, Degrees, and Capacities, they may be as so many speaking Figures, living Forms of the manifold Riches and Powers of Nature, as so many Sounds and Voices, Preachers, and Trumpets, giving Glory and Praise and Thanksgiving to that Deity of Love which gives Life to all Nature and Creature.
— William Law
If anyone would tell you the shortest, surest way to all happiness and all perfection, he must tell you to make it a rule to yourself to thank and praise God for everything that happens to you. For it is certain that whatever seeming calamity happens to you, if you thank and praise God for it, you turn it into a blessing.
— William Law
Oh that I could spend every moment of my life to God's glory.
— David Brainerd
It is more difficult to find the Creator in a barbecue sandwich than in your favorite Sunday-morning song, but when you do, when you begin to find Him in all the stuff of life, everything starts singing. Every moment breaks into song. Every breath becomes sacrifice, and the songs become sweetness. This is living praise.
— David Crowder
9th August, 1872.—I do most devoutly thank the Lord for His goodness in bringing my men near to this. Three came to-day, and how thankful I am I cannot express. It is well—the men who went with Mr. Stanley came again to me. "Bless the Lord, my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name." Amen.
— David Livingstone
When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
— Teresa of Avila
Let me forget the world and be swallowed up in the desire to glorify God.
— David Brainerd
Worship: Where God isn't moved by the quality of our voice but by the condition of our hearts.
— Chris Tomlin
God is mighty. God is caring. God is worthy of praise. God is loving. God is able. God is in control. Nothing takes God by surprise. Some sweet reminders to soak in before falling asleep tonight.
— Lysa TerKeurst
God is most beautifully praised when His people hear His Word, love His Word, and obey His Word.
— Albert Mohler
We can always find a reason to praise. Situations change for better and for worse, but God's worth never changes.
— Matt Redman
Every creature is a divine word because it proclaims God
— St Bonaventure