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“When the sun riseth first, the beams over-gild the tops of green mountains that look toward the east, and the world cannot hinder the sun to rise: some are so near heaven, that the everlasting Sun hath begun to make an everlasting day of glory on them; the rays that come from his face that sits on…” quote by Samuel Rutherford
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““When the sun riseth first, the beams over-gild the tops of green mountains that look toward the east, and the world cannot hinder the sun to rise: some are so near heaven, that the everlasting Sun hath begun to make an everlasting day of glory on them; the rays that come from his face that sits on the throne, so over-goldeth the soul, that there is no possibility of clouding peace, or of hindering daylight in the souls of such.””

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.

The sun’s rays gild mountains and souls, creating an everlasting day of glory for those near heaven.

In simple terms: Sunlight blesses and uplifts those close to heaven.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual illumination.

Themes

spirituality nature glory peace

Mood

reverent uplifting

Type

religious poetic

When to use this quote

  • worship
  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

light metaphor eternal day divine presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does light affect your spirit?
  • Can secular experiences replace divine ones?
A Different Perspective

Not all find spiritual comfort in nature.

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