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A voice is in the wind I do not know A meaning on the face…

“A voice is in the wind I do not know A meaning on the face of the high hills Whose utterance I cannot comprehend. A something is behind them: that is God.” quote by George MacDonald
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“A voice is in the wind I do not know A meaning on the face of the high hills Whose utterance I cannot comprehend. A something is behind them: that is God.”

George MacDonald

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 senses an unseen divine presence beyond nature, hinting that God lies hidden in the world’s mysteries.

In simple terms: God is hidden in nature’s mysteries.

Key Takeaway

Seek the divine in the unseen.

Themes

spirituality nature mystery

Mood

awe contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • contemplation
  • artistic inspiration
  • philosophical reflection

Key Concepts

theology transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs of the divine do you notice in everyday life?
  • How does nature inspire your sense of wonder?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may vary; some see metaphor rather than literal deity.

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