I falter where I firmly trod, And falling with my weight…
“I falter where I firmly trod, And falling with my weight of cares Upon the great world's altar-stairs That slope thro' darkness up to God, I stretch lame hands of faith, and grope, And gather dust and chaff, and call To what I feel is Lord of all, And faintly trust the larger hope.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker confesses weakness while striving toward divine purpose, feeling burdened yet still clinging to faith and hope.
In simple terms: Admitting frailty while seeking higher meaning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability, keep faith.
Themes
faith
struggle
hope
spirituality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
- grief processing
Key Concepts
existential doubt
divine aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain hope amid heavy burdens?
- What does “larger hope” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Faith may waver when burdens grow, limiting perseverance.