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Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways!…

“Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Re-clothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise” quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
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“Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Re-clothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise”

John Greenleaf Whittier

About This Quote

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

The poem is a plea for divine forgiveness and moral renewal, asking for a purer, more reverent life guided by higher principles.

In simple terms: Ask God for forgiveness and a clearer mind.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual cleansing and moral improvement.

Themes

faith forgiveness morality spirituality

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal confession
  • public worship
  • ethical education

Key Concepts

prayer ethical renewal humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this prayer resonate today?
  • What actions embody a “purer mind”?
A Different Perspective

The language may be archaic for modern readers.

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