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“Our vows are heard betimes! and Heaven takes care To grant, before we can conclude the prayer: Preventing angels met it half the way, And sent us back to praise, who came to pray.” quote by John Dryden
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“Our vows are heard betimes! and Heaven takes care To grant, before we can conclude the prayer: Preventing angels met it half the way, And sent us back to praise, who came to pray.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

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

Divine intervention can interrupt human plans, leading to humility.

In simple terms: God may alter our plans.

Key Takeaway

Accept unexpected divine guidance.

Themes

faith humility divine will

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • life decisions
  • spiritual crises

Key Concepts

religious poetry 17th‑century literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond to unmet prayers?
  • What does humility teach you?
A Different Perspective

Not all prayers are answered as expected.

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