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“Be not cast down. If ye saw Him who is standing on the shore, holding out His arms to welcome you to land, ye would wade, not only through a sea of wrongs, but through hell itself to be with Him.” quote by Samuel Rutherford
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“Be not cast down. If ye saw Him who is standing on the shore, holding out His arms to welcome you to land, ye would wade, not only through a sea of wrongs, but through hell itself to be with Him.”

Samuel Rutherford

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seeing Christ’s invitation inspires courage to endure suffering for divine union.

In simple terms: Christ’s call gives strength.

Key Takeaway

Embrace divine invitation.

Themes

faith hope sacrifice

Mood

contemplative devotional

Type

theological poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • religious doubt
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

Christian theology spiritual perseverance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine love reshape your pain?
  • What does “hell” symbolize in your life?
A Different Perspective

Human suffering can overwhelm without support.

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