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“As we look upon that agony and those tearful prayers, let us not only look with thankfulness; but let that kneeling Saviour teach us that in prayer alone can we be forearmed against our lesser sorrows; that strength to bear flows into the heart that is opened in supplication; and that a sorrow…” quote by Alexander MacLaren
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“As we look upon that agony and those tearful prayers, let us not only look with thankfulness; but let that kneeling Saviour teach us that in prayer alone can we be forearmed against our lesser sorrows; that strength to bear flows into the heart that is opened in supplication; and that a sorrow which we are made able to endure is more truly conquered than a sorrow which we avoid”

Alexander MacLaren

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Prayer transforms suffering into a source of strength, allowing us to face and overcome pain rather than flee from it.

In simple terms: Prayer empowers us to endure sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Endurance through supplication.

Themes

faith suffering resilience spiritual discipline

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grieving a loss
  • facing personal hardship
  • seeking comfort in crisis

Key Concepts

prayer inner strength acceptance

Practical Applications

  • spiritual counseling
  • personal meditation practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer change our perception of pain?
  • What role does acceptance play in overcoming sorrow?
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