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To Him let us but cleave in all ouv strife; and the…

“To Him let us but cleave in all ouv strife; and the Tempte1 will flee; the wilderness will be desolate no more; angels will come and minister unto us; and when we pass from them to the ministry of life, be it to the glory of a transfiguration, the sorrows of a Gethsemane, or the sacrifice of the…” quote by James Martineau
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“To Him let us but cleave in all ouv strife; and the Tempte1 will flee; the wilderness will be desolate no more; angels will come and minister unto us; and when we pass from them to the ministry of life, be it to the glory of a transfiguration, the sorrows of a Gethsemane, or the sacrifice of the cross, the tran- quilizing peace of God will never be far from us.”

James Martineau

About This Quote

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

He describes divine peace as a constant presence that overcomes turmoil, linking spiritual trials to ultimate serenity.

In simple terms: God’s peace stays near despite hardships.

Key Takeaway

Trust that divine peace endures.

Themes

faith hope spiritual warfare

Mood

contemplative reassuring

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • worship services
  • grief counseling
  • meditation

Key Concepts

theology transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help you sense peace?
  • How do you reconcile suffering with belief in divine calm?
A Different Perspective

Peace may feel distant during intense suffering.

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