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“When the blessed Spirit, that bloweth where it listeth, visits you and stirs the plumage of the soul, seek no cowardly shelter from it, but fling yourself upon it, and, though its sweep be awful, you shall be sustained. Only do this, do all, not in presumptuous daring, but in divine submission; in…” quote by James Martineau
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“When the blessed Spirit, that bloweth where it listeth, visits you and stirs the plumage of the soul, seek no cowardly shelter from it, but fling yourself upon it, and, though its sweep be awful, you shall be sustained. Only do this, do all, not in presumptuous daring, but in divine submission; in dependence, not on any strength that can be spent, but on the ever-living stay of all that trust in Him.”

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.

Divine inspiration can be overwhelming; embrace it fully with humble dependence.

In simple terms: Trust and surrender to the Spirit’s powerful urging.

Key Takeaway

Yield to spiritual guidance despite fear.

Themes

faith courage divine inspiration humility trust

Mood

awe encouraged

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • moments of inspiration
  • creative breakthroughs
  • emotional turmoil
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

Mysticism Divine Grace Spiritual Surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance surrender with discernment?
  • When have you felt a divine push?
A Different Perspective

Risk of losing personal agency or becoming reckless.

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