When they [the Church] have opened a gap in the hedge or…
![“When they [the Church] have opened a gap in the hedge or wall of separation between the garden of the church and the wilderness of the world, God hath ever broke down the wall itself, removed the Candlestick, etc., and made His Garden a wilderness as it is this day. And that therefore if He will…” quote by Roger Williams](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/4bf/roger-williams-11064_broke_when-they-the-church-have-opened-a-gap-i_3180844.jpg)
“When they [the Church] have opened a gap in the hedge or wall of separation between the garden of the church and the wilderness of the world, God hath ever broke down the wall itself, removed the Candlestick, etc., and made His Garden a wilderness as it is this day. And that therefore if He will ever please to restore His garden and Paradise again, it must of necessity be walled in peculiarly unto Himself from the world, and all that be saved out of the world are to be transplanted out of the wilderness of the World.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God will eventually remove barriers between sacred and worldly realms, turning the world into a spiritual wilderness and later restoring a protected divine garden.
In simple terms: Divine separation and eventual restoration.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual renewal beyond worldly constraints.
Themes
faith
spirituality
restoration
separation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- church reform
- environmental stewardship
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
eschatology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive the boundary between sacred and secular?
- What does a restored garden symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex religious experiences.