I was wholly at peace, at ease and at rest, so that there…
“I was wholly at peace, at ease and at rest, so that there was nothing upon earth which could have afflicted me. This lasted for a time, and then I was changed ... I felt there was no ease or comfort for me except faith, hope and love, and truly I felt very little of this. And then presently God gave me again comfort and rest for my soul ... And then again I felt the pain, and then afterwards the delight and joy, now the one and now the other, again and again, I suppose about twenty times.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Spiritual peace fluctuates; faith, hope, and love provide comfort amid suffering.
In simple terms: Faith brings peace despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate faith and love.
Themes
faith
hope
love
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- grief
- recovery
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does love play in suffering?
- How can one maintain hope?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not ease all pain.