Give me the lowest place: not that I dare Ask for that…
““Give me the lowest place: not that I dare Ask for that lowest place, but Thou hast died That I might live and share Thy glory by Thy side. Give me the lowest place: of if for me That lowest place too high, make one more low Where I may sit and see My God and love Thee so.””
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 humility, seeking a position so low it brings one closer to the divine and allows sharing in divine glory.
In simple terms: Ask for humility to be near God.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility to experience divine presence.
Themes
humility
spirituality
devotion
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- spiritual retreat
- service to others
- contemplative practice
Key Concepts
theology
self‑sacrifice
divine intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “lowest place” mean to you?
- How can humility deepen your spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
True humility may be misunderstood as weakness.