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The old order changeth yielding place to new And God…

“The old order changeth yielding place to new And God fulfills himself in many ways Lest one good custom should corrupt the world. Comfort thyself: what comfort is in me I have lived my life and that which I have done May he within himself make pure but thou If thou shouldst never see my face again…” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“The old order changeth yielding place to new And God fulfills himself in many ways Lest one good custom should corrupt the world. Comfort thyself: what comfort is in me I have lived my life and that which I have done May he within himself make pure but thou If thou shouldst never see my face again Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

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

Change replaces old customs, and divine purpose guides humanity; prayer holds power beyond ordinary understanding.

In simple terms: Change is inevitable; prayer is powerful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change, pray sincerely.

Themes

change faith divine purpose

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • societal reform
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual practice
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

prayer spirituality tradition transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true change mean to you?
  • How do you integrate faith with action?
A Different Perspective

Prayer alone may not solve practical problems.

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