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“Thou mastering me God! giver of breath and bread; World’s strand, sway of the sea; Lord of living and dead; Thou hast bound bones and veins in me, fastened me flesh, And after it almost unmade, what with dread, Thy doing: and dost thou touch me afresh? Over again I feel thy finger and find thee.” quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
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““Thou mastering me God! giver of breath and bread; World’s strand, sway of the sea; Lord of living and dead; Thou hast bound bones and veins in me, fastened me flesh, And after it almost unmade, what with dread, Thy doing: and dost thou touch me afresh? Over again I feel thy finger and find thee.””

Gerard Manley Hopkins

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem expresses awe at divine creation, seeing God’s presence in nature’s power and the intimate connection between humanity and the divine.

In simple terms: God is seen in the powerful forces of nature.

Key Takeaway

Recognize divine presence in everyday life.

Themes

spirituality nature divine humility creation

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual practice
  • creative writing
  • education

Key Concepts

theology poetry metaphor existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience the divine in nature?
  • What does this poem reveal about human fragility?
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