Come, ye dull, ignorant, and illiterate, ye who think…
““Come, ye dull, ignorant, and illiterate, ye who think yourselves the most incapable of prayer! Ye are more peculiarly called and adapted thereto. Let all without exception come, for Jesus Christ hath called all. Yet let not those come who are without a heart; they are not asked; for there must be a heart, that there may be love. But who is without a heart? Oh come, then, give this heart to God; and here learn how to make the donation.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer requires a sincere heart; without love, the act is empty.
In simple terms: Prayer needs love, not just words.
Cultivate love before praying.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- church services
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you pray with genuine love?
- How can you open your heart before prayer?
Faith without love may be hollow.