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O Lord! take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou…

“O Lord! take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou hast it, O! keep it, for I cannot keep it for Thee; and save me in spite of myself, for Jesus Christ's sake.” quote by Francois Fenelon
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“O Lord! take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou hast it, O! keep it, for I cannot keep it for Thee; and save me in spite of myself, for Jesus Christ's sake.”

Francois Fenelon

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 guidance, acknowledging human weakness and seeking salvation.

In simple terms: Seek God's help despite flaws.

Key Takeaway

Trust in divine mercy.

Themes

faith humility spirituality

Mood

contemplative devotional

Type

religious poetic

When to use this quote

  • Personal prayer
  • confession
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

Theology self‑sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith and action?
  • What does surrender mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Human effort also required for redemption.

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