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Ever at Thy glowing altar Must my heart grow sick and…

“Ever at Thy glowing altar Must my heart grow sick and falter, Wishing He I served were black.” quote by Countee Cullen
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“Ever at Thy glowing altar Must my heart grow sick and falter, Wishing He I served were black.”

Countee Cullen

About This Quote

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

The speaker feels conflicted, yearning for redemption while fearing darkness.

In simple terms: Inner conflict between hope and despair.

Key Takeaway

Seek honest self‑examination.

Themes

faith conflict redemption

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • spiritual crisis
  • artistic creation
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “black” symbolize for you?
  • How can you reconcile worship with doubt?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not resolve inner turmoil; doubt persists.

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