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The God, when he draws near, will the heart stand fast…

“The God, when he draws near, will the heart stand fast. But, oh my, shame! when of My shame! And let me say at once That I approached to see the Heavenly, And they cast me down, deep down Below the living, into the dark cast down The false priest that I am, to sing, For those who have ears to…” quote by Friedrich Hölderlin
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““The God, when he draws near, will the heart stand fast. But, oh my, shame! when of My shame! And let me say at once That I approached to see the Heavenly, And they cast me down, deep down Below the living, into the dark cast down The false priest that I am, to sing, For those who have ears to hear, the warning song. There””

Friedrich Hölderlin

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 humbled and ashamed before the divine, fearing judgment and recognizing personal unworthiness.

In simple terms: Feeling unworthy before God.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge humility and seek sincere repentance.

Themes

humility spirituality self‑judgment

Mood

reflective somber

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • religious worship
  • personal confession
  • seeking forgiveness

Key Concepts

theology existential angst

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel unworthy before a higher power?
  • How does humility affect your spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective

Divine judgment may be perceived as harsh, discouraging openness.

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