That which we dare invoke to bless; Our dearest faith; our…
““That which we dare invoke to bless; Our dearest faith; our ghastliest doubt; He, They, One, All; within, without; The Power in darkness whom we guess; I found Him not in world or sun, Or eagle's wing, or insect's eye; Nor thro' the questions men may try, The petty cobwebs we have spun: If e'er when faith had fall'n asleep, I heard a voice 'believe no more' And heard an ever-breaking shore That tumbled in the Godless deep; A warmth within the breast would melt The freezing reason's colder part, And like a man in wrath the heart Stood up and answer'd 'I have felt.' No, like a child in doubt and fear: But that blind clamour made me wise; Then was I as a child that cries, But, crying, knows his father near; And what I am beheld again What is, and no man understands; And out of darkness came the hands That reach thro' nature, moulding men.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem explores faith, doubt, and the search for meaning beyond rational thought, finding warmth in spiritual intuition.
In simple terms: It reflects on faith, doubt, and inner warmth amid darkness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inner warmth when reason feels cold.
Themes
faith
doubt
spirituality
inner conflict
humanity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
enigmatic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- reading poetry
- discussing belief systems
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
psychology
poetic symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile doubt with belief?
- What inner warmth guides you in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary; some may see it as nihilistic rather than hopeful.