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“Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow, Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea, What matters beating wind and tossing billow If only we are in the boat with Thee? Hold us quiet through the age-long minute While Thou art silent and the wind is shrill : Can the boat sink while Thou, dear…” quote by Amy Carmichael
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“Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow, Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea, What matters beating wind and tossing billow If only we are in the boat with Thee? Hold us quiet through the age-long minute While Thou art silent and the wind is shrill : Can the boat sink while Thou, dear Lord, are in it; Can the heart faint that waiteth on Thy will?”

Amy Carmichael

About This Quote

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

Trust in divine presence steadies the soul amid life's turbulence, offering peace when God is near.

In simple terms: God's presence calms life's storms.

Key Takeaway

Rely on divine guidance.

Themes

faith trust spirituality

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

spiritual poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • marriage
  • grief
  • illness
  • decision making

Key Concepts

divine presence calmness hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does feeling God's presence change your response to fear?
  • What practices help you sense divine companionship?
A Different Perspective

If belief wavers, calm may not come.

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