Thou knowest all; I seek in vain What lands to till or sow…
““Thou knowest all; I seek in vain What lands to till or sow with seed - The land is black with briar and weed, Nor cares for falling tears or rain. Thou knowest all; I sit and wait With blinded eyes and hands that fail, Till the last lifting of the veil And the first opening of the gate. Thou knowest all; I cannot see. I trust I shall not live in vain, I know that we shall meet again In some divine eternity.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker acknowledges divine omniscience while expressing personal struggle and hope for eventual reunion in eternity.
In simple terms: God knows everything; I struggle but trust in future meeting.
Key Takeaway
Trust that suffering has purpose and hope for reunion.
Themes
faith
struggle
hope
eternity
trust
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- creative writing
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does trusting an unseen future change your present actions?
- How can acknowledging divine knowledge ease personal suffering?