And shall I pray Thee change Thy will, my Father, Until it…
“And shall I pray Thee change Thy will, my Father, Until it be according unto mine? But, no, Lord, no, that never shall be, rather I pray Thee blend my human will with Thine. I pray Thee hush the hurrying, eager longing, I pray Thee soothe the pangs of keen desire— See in my quiet places, wishes thronging— Forbid them, Lord, purge, though it be with fire.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer to align personal desire with divine will, seeking humility and surrender.
In simple terms: Seek to blend will with God’s.
Key Takeaway
Surrender personal longing.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
spiritual
contemplative
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- confession
Key Concepts
theology
selfcontrol
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you discern divine will from personal desire?
- What practices help quiet inner longing?
A Different Perspective
Human desire resists surrender.