Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere…
“Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Give us courage and gaiety and the quiet mind, spare to us our friends, soften to us our enemies.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer for grace, strength, perseverance, courage, joy, calm, friendship, and softened enemies.
In simple terms: Ask for inner peace and kindness toward all.
Cultivate compassion and resilience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- community building
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does inner calm mean to you?
- How can you practice kindness toward adversaries?
May be idealistic in hostile environments.