Let this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy…
“Let this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy desire,-that thou mayest be stripped of all selfishness, and with entire simplicity follow Jesus only.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The prayer asks for self‑lessness and pure devotion, seeking to strip away ego and follow Jesus with simple, total commitment.
In simple terms: Seek self‑lessness and simple devotion to Jesus.
Cultivate humility and pure focus on Christ.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual retreat
- daily meditation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice simplicity in a material world?
- What does stripping selfishness look like daily?
Self‑lessness may clash with societal expectations of self‑advocacy.