Blot out his name, then, record one lost soul more, One…
““Blot out his name, then, record one lost soul more, One task more declined, one more footpath untrod, One more devils’-triumph and sorrow for angels, One wrong more to man, one more insult to God!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem lists incremental sins, each adding to a cumulative moral decline and divine offense.
In simple terms: Each small wrongdoing adds up to greater sin.
Key Takeaway
Avoid even minor transgressions.
Themes
sin
morality
spirituality
consequence
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- literary analysis
- moral education
Key Concepts
cumulative guilt
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What small actions do we overlook?
- How does each minor sin affect the whole?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the enumeration as hyperbolic.