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Batter my heart, three-person'd God; for, you As yet but…

“Batter my heart, three-person'd God; for, you As yet but knocke, breathe, shine, and seeke to mend; That I may rise, and stand, o'erthrow mee, 'and bend Your force, to breake, blowe, burn and make me new.” quote by John Donne
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““Batter my heart, three-person'd God; for, you As yet but knocke, breathe, shine, and seeke to mend; That I may rise, and stand, o'erthrow mee, 'and bend Your force, to breake, blowe, burn and make me new.””

John Donne

About This Quote

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

A plea for divine intervention to transform and renew the soul, acknowledging human weakness and seeking God's power.

In simple terms: Ask God to change you.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine renewal.

Themes

spirituality redemption humility

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual awakening
  • confession
  • prayer

Key Concepts

Christian mysticism self transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part of yourself needs divine renewal?
  • How can you surrender to a higher power?
A Different Perspective

Human effort alone cannot achieve true change.

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