Lord Jesu, I ask Thee, give unto me movement in Thy love…
“Lord Jesu, I ask Thee, give unto me movement in Thy love without measure; desire without limit; longing without order; burning without discretion. Truly the better the love of Thee is, the greedier it is; for neither by reason is it restrained, nor by dread thronged, nor by doom tempted.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Intense, boundless love for the divine overwhelms rational control and moral order, urging total surrender.
In simple terms: Divine love is overwhelming and uncontrollable.
Key Takeaway
Surrender fully to love.
Themes
spirituality
devotion
passion
Mood
awe
longing
intense
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal meditation
- spiritual crisis
- religious devotion
Key Concepts
mysticism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance divine yearning with daily duties?
- Can love be both boundless and disciplined?
A Different Perspective
Such love can lead to neglect of practical responsibilities.