As I was walking in the fields, the thought came over me…
“As I was walking in the fields, the thought came over me with almost overwhelming power, that every one of my flock must soon be in heaven or hell. Oh how I wished that I had a tongue like thunder, that I might make all hear; or that I had a frame like iron, that I might visit every one and say, Escape for thy life! Ah sinner! You little know how I fear that you will lay the blame of your damnation at my door.”
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 feels a moral duty to warn others of spiritual peril, wishing for powerful speech and strength to reach everyone.
In simple terms: He wants to warn people about heaven and hell but feels powerless.
Key Takeaway
Seek courage to speak truthfully.
Themes
responsibility
spirituality
fear
communication
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
ethical
religious
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal reflection
- community guidance
Key Concepts
oral duty
evangelism
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you convey urgent truths without causing resentment?
- What inner strengths can you develop to influence others?
A Different Perspective
His fear may cause him to overreach or alienate listeners.