Pray to be perfect, though material leaven Forbid the…
“Pray to be perfect, though material leaven Forbid the spirit so on earth to be; But if for any wish thou darest not pray, Then pray to God to cast that wish away.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer for personal perfection is hindered by worldly distractions, yet one should ask divine help to remove impossible desires.
In simple terms: Seek perfection, but ask God to remove impossible wishes.
Key Takeaway
Ask for help removing unattainable goals.
Themes
spirituality
perfection
faith
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
advice
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- goal setting
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
divine intervention
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires are truly attainable?
- How can humility guide your prayers?
A Different Perspective
Desire for perfection may be unrealistic without humility.