of light and life, thou Good Supreme! O teach me what is…
““of light and life, thou Good Supreme! O teach me what is good; teach me Thyself! Save me from folly, vanity, and vice, From every low pursuit; and fill my soul With knowledge, conscious peace, and virtue pure; Sacred, substantial, never-fading bliss!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A plea for divine instruction to avoid folly and attain pure virtue and lasting bliss.
In simple terms: Ask God for guidance to avoid vice and find peace.
Seek higher wisdom and virtue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- ethical decision making
- education
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues do you need to cultivate?
- How can you align actions with higher purpose?
Human effort alone may be insufficient without divine aid.