I walked out to the hill just now. It is exalting…
““I walked out to the hill just now. It is exalting, delicious. To stand embraced by the shadows of a friendly tree with the wind tugging at your coattail and the heavens hailing your heart, to gaze and glory and to give oneself again to God, what more could a man ask? Oh, the fullness, pleasure, sheer excitement of knowing God on earth. I care not if I never raise my voice again for Him, if only I may love Him, please Him. Mayhap, in mercy, He shall give me a host of children that I may lead through the vast star fields to explore His delicacies whose fingers' ends set them to burning. But if not, if only I may see Him, smell His garments, and smile into my Lover's eyes, ah, then, not stars, nor children, shall matter--only Himself.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encountering nature’s beauty deepens spiritual longing, seeking God’s presence above all else, even over earthly desires.
In simple terms: Nature deepens spiritual longing for God.
Key Takeaway
Seek God’s presence above all.
Themes
spirituality
nature
longing
devotion
Mood
contemplative
passionate
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hiking
- meditation
- personal worship
Key Concepts
mysticism
ecology
prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “fullness” mean in daily life?
- How can we balance awe with action?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize experience over practical faith.