We live by faith; but Faith is not the slave Of text and…
“We live by faith; but Faith is not the slave Of text and legend. Reason's voice and God's, Nature's and Duty's, never are at odds. What asks our Father of His children, save Justice and mercy and humility, A reasonable service of good deeds, Pure living, tenderness to human needs, Reverence and trust, and prayer for light to see The Master's footprints in our daily ways? No knotted scourge nor sacrificial knife, But the calm beauty of an ordered life Whose very breathing is unworded praise! - A life that stands as all true lives have stood Firm-rooted in the faith that God is Good.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith and reason coexist, urging justice, mercy, humility, good deeds, and reverence as true service to God.
In simple terms: Faith and reason work together for good deeds and humility.
Key Takeaway
Live with justice, mercy, humility, and reverence.
Themes
faith
reason
justice
humility
service
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily life
- community service
- personal reflection
- prayer
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance faith with reason?
- What deeds reflect true humility?
A Different Perspective
May neglect of reason lead to dogma.