Ah, but,' says the partisan of God, 'the Almighty stands…
““Ah, but,' says the partisan of God, 'the Almighty stands in a relation very different from that of an earthly father: there is no parallel.' I grant it: there is no parallel. The man did not create the child, he only yielded to an impulse created in himself: God is infinitely more bound to provide for his child than any man is to provide for his. The relation is infinitely, divinely closer. It is God to whom every hunger, every aspiration, every desire, every longing of our nature is to be referred; he made all our needs—made us the creatures of a thousand necessities—and have we no claim on him? Nay, we have claims innumerable, infinite; and his one great claim on us is that we should claim our claims of him.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine relationship is uniquely intimate and surpasses any human bond; humans should direct all desires toward God.
In simple terms: God is closer than any father.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine connection.
Themes
spirituality
divine intimacy
human limitation
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- seeking guidance
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Theology
faith
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you balance divine reliance with human connections?
- What does “claiming claims of him” mean for personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Human relationships also provide essential support.