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With every morn my life afresh must break The crust of…

“With every morn my life afresh must break The crust of self, gathered about me fresh; That thy wind-spirit may rush in and shake The darkness out of me, and rend the mesh The spider-devils spin out of the flesh- Eager to net the soul before it wake, That it may slumberous lie, and listen to the…” quote by George MacDonald
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““With every morn my life afresh must break The crust of self, gathered about me fresh; That thy wind-spirit may rush in and shake The darkness out of me, and rend the mesh The spider-devils spin out of the flesh- Eager to net the soul before it wake, That it may slumberous lie, and listen to the snake. George MacDonald””

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 poet seeks renewal each morning, breaking through personal darkness with fresh spiritual wind, confronting inner demons.

In simple terms: Morning renewal dispels inner darkness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace daily renewal to confront inner doubts.

Themes

renewal spirituality inner conflict

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

metaphor self‑transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we apply this renewal daily?
  • What inner 'spiders' hinder us?
A Different Perspective

Poetic language may obscure practical steps.

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