Let me follow in Thy footsteps, O Jesus ! I would imitate…
“Let me follow in Thy footsteps, O Jesus ! I would imitate Thee, but cannot without the aid of Thy grace! O humble and lowly Saviour, grant me the knowledge of the true Christian, and that I may willingly despise myself; let me learn the lesson so incomprehensible to the mind of man, that I must die to myself by an abandonment that shall produce true humility.”
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 aid to emulate Christ, recognizing human inability without grace and seeking humility through self‑denial.
In simple terms: Ask God to become like Jesus, needing His help and humility.
Key Takeaway
Seek God's grace to become humble.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
prayer
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual retreat
Key Concepts
grace
self‑sacrifice
imitation of Christ
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rely on divine grace in daily life?
- What does “dying to self” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
Self‑effort alone cannot achieve true humility.