But, oh, when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee…
““But, oh, when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine; The springs of comfort seem to fail, And all my hopes decline. Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee? Thou art my only trust; And still my soul would cleave to thee, Though prostrate in the dust.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
In times of despair, the speaker seeks God's trust as the only refuge, expressing deep reliance on divine comfort.
In simple terms: Turn to God when doubts and fears arise.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine trust in hardship.
Themes
faith
hope
despair
trust
divine comfort
Mood
devotional
consoling
Type
Doubts:1
Fear:1
Hope:1
Thou art:0
Trust:1
Doubts Prevail:0
Fear Thee:0
Gloomy Doubts:0
Flee Thou:0
When to use this quote
- prayer
- counseling
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
psychology of faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape coping?
- What other sources provide similar comfort?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on God may not satisfy all.