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It means very, very quiet. As quiet as a little mouse in a big, crowded church would be.
Church, no doubt! I've heard it said 'quiet as a mouse' or 'poor as a church mouse'.
It is a matter of respect to the God house. In addition, one should be quiet in church to get better chance to concentrate and not to be distracted.
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According to traditional beliefs, some interpretations of religious texts suggest that women should be quiet in church.
pray, kneel, be quiet, tithe, and sing
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A church mouse refers to a symbolic image of a mouse that is imagined as being quiet and poor due to the lack of food available in a church environment. It is often used to describe someone who is very poor or quiet.
I believe that when you are in the church you should,pray,sing,give money,kneel,be quiet,stand.
stand up be quiet pray sing
Peppermint sticks or canes were given to children during church services to keep them quiet on Christmas. The treat served as a distraction and incentive for children to remain quiet and well-behaved during the service.
pray, sing give money ,kneel ,be quiet, and stand up