I am ever Thine. If Thou cast me out, who shall take me…
“I am ever Thine. If Thou cast me out, who shall take me in? If Thou disregard me, who shall look on me? More canst Thou remit, than I commit; more canst Thou spare, than I offend. Let not hurtful pleasures overcome me; at the least let not any perverse habit overwhelm me; From evil and unlawful desires; From vain, hurtful, impure imaginations; from the illusions of evil spirits; from pollutions of soul and of body; Good Lord, deliver me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A plea for divine protection against sin and temptation, seeking God's mercy and strength to resist harmful habits and thoughts.
In simple terms: Ask God for help staying bad habits and thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Seek God's mercy and resist sin.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual warfare
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
prayer
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual discipline
- ethical living
Key Concepts
divine mercy
temptation
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when a habit becomes perverse?
- What steps can you take to seek divine help?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may limit self‑control without divine aid.