I feel my disease, and I feel that my want of alarm and…
“I feel my disease, and I feel that my want of alarm and lively affecting conviction forms its most obstinate ingredient; I try to stir up the emotion, and feel myself harassed and distressed at the impotency of my own meditations. But why linger without the threshold in the face of a warm and urgent invitation? "Come unto me." Do not think it is your office to heal one part of the disease, and Christ's to heal the remainder.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes inner struggle with disease, urging spiritual invitation over self‑reliance.
In simple terms: Seek divine help, not just self‑effort.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith as part of healing.
Themes
spirituality
illness
faith
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal health crises
- spiritual counseling
- mental health support
- religious practice
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How to integrate faith with medical care?
- What role does doubt play in healing?
A Different Perspective
May overlook medical treatment importance.