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God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His…

“God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His might, And fled away; Then startled seas and mountains cold Shone forth, all bright in blue and gold, And cried--"'Tis day! 'tis day!" "Hail, holy light!" exclaim'd The thunderous cloud that flam'd O'er daisies white; And lo! the rose, in…” quote by Ebenezer Elliott
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“God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His might, And fled away; Then startled seas and mountains cold Shone forth, all bright in blue and gold, And cried--"'Tis day! 'tis day!" "Hail, holy light!" exclaim'd The thunderous cloud that flam'd O'er daisies white; And lo! the rose, in crimson dress'd, Lean'd sweetly on the lily's breast; And blushing murmur'd--Light!”

Ebenezer Elliott

About This Quote

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

Divine light dispels darkness, bringing joy and celebration; the poem praises creation’s brilliance and the triumph of good over evil.

In simple terms: Light beats darkness, bringing joy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace positivity and celebrate hope.

Themes

faith light triumph creation joy

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • worship services
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

theology nature spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find light in personal struggles?
  • What does “light” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Light’s power may be overstated in complex moral situations.

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