A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship.
But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings, while incense is ever flowing from the balsam bells and leaves.
No wonder the hills and groves were God’s first temples, and the more they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself. ~John Muir
This is absolutely wonderful Jean! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Have a Blessed Day!
John Muir has the best quotes….
I had not heard this before. Very beautiful. Thanks.
Jeanie, I absolutely love this quote. So poetic and soul-stirring. Thanks for sharing
(Now I have a strong desire to climb a tree.)
John Muir has some wonderful inspirational quotes. But I especially like the ones about trees.
Ah, lovely. Yes, I truly agree with Mr. Muir here…
We were just at Muir Woods Friday, so this quote is timed well for me. I’m going to share it with my family. Thanks:)