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“O thou great, unknown Power! Thou Almighty God, who hast lighted up reason in my breast and blessed me with immortality! I have frequently wandered from that order and regularity necessary for the perfection of thy works, yet thou hast never left me nor forsaken me.” quote by Robert Burns
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“O thou great, unknown Power! Thou Almighty God, who hast lighted up reason in my breast and blessed me with immortality! I have frequently wandered from that order and regularity necessary for the perfection of thy works, yet thou hast never left me nor forsaken me.”

Robert Burns

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 a powerful, divine force that enlightens reason and grants eternal life, offering comfort despite personal wandering.

In simple terms: Divine guidance sustains despite straying.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine support in uncertainty.

Themes

faith divine guidance human frailty

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual seeking
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

theology existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile doubt with faith?
  • What does “immortality” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Divine presence may not guarantee tangible outcomes.

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