After a long, impartial enquiry of the truth, and after…
“After a long, impartial enquiry of the truth, and after much and earnest calling upon God, to give unto me the spirit and revelation in the knowledge of Him, I find myself obliged, both by the principles of reason and Scripture, to embrace the opinion I now hold forth.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
After extensive study and prayer, the author feels compelled by reason and scripture to adopt a particular belief.
In simple terms: Reason and faith guide belief.
Align belief with reason and scripture.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal study
- prayer
- scriptural analysis
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do reason and faith interact?
- What evidence supports this view?
Interpretations differ among traditions.