If above all things we would taste God, and feel eternal…
“If above all things we would taste God, and feel eternal life in ourselves, we must go forth into God with our feeling, above reason; and there we must abide, onefold, empty of ourselves, and free from images, lifted up by love into the simple bareness of our intelligence.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
To truly experience divine presence, one must surrender rational thought, empty self‑image, and be lifted by love into pure, simple intelligence.
In simple terms: Divine taste requires love of self, love
Key Takeaway
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Themes
Love and emptying self.
Mood
reverent
transcendent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Divine union
- self‑transcendence
- pure intelligence
Key Concepts
mysticism
spirituality
love
emptiness
Practical Applications
- prayer
- contemplative meditation
- spiritual retreats
- artistic creation
- deep personal reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you let go of self‑image in daily life?
- What practices help you feel love beyond reason?
A Different Perspective
May rational analysis hinder the experiential depth of divine love.