Be not afraid to pray--to pray is right. Pray, if thou…
“Be not afraid to pray--to pray is right. Pray, if thou canst, with hope; but ever pray, Though hope be weak or sick with long delay; Pray in the darkness, if there be no light.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer is urged regardless of circumstances, even when hope is faint or darkness surrounds.
In simple terms: Pray even in doubt and darkness.
Keep praying despite hardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- illness
- loneliness
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain hope when prayers seem unanswered?
- Can prayer be a form of self‑care?
Prayer may not change external conditions; it can become an escape from reality.