If I am not, may God place me there; if I am, may God so…
“If I am not, may God place me there; if I am, may God so keep me. I should be the saddest in all the world if I knew that I were not in the grace of God. But if I were in a state of sin, do you think the Voice would come to me? I would that every one could hear the Voice as I hear it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She seeks divine guidance, fearing she is not in God's grace if sinful.
In simple terms: She asks God to keep her in grace.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine guidance despite doubts.
Themes
faith
spirituality
humility
Mood
hopeful
devout
Type
spiritual
historical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- leadership decisions
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
Mysticism
religious devotion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one know they are in God's grace?
- Can fear of sin hinder one's mission?
A Different Perspective
Divine assurance may not resolve personal uncertainty.