The fullest, and the fairest, and the freest thing in…
““The fullest, and the fairest, and the freest thing in heaven or earth is the free grace of God, to our poor souls: "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name be the glory.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine grace is the highest, most equitable gift, belonging to God alone, not to humanity, and all glory should be directed to the divine name.
In simple terms: God's grace is a free gift, glory belongs to God.
Recognize and honor divine grace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Religious reflection
- personal prayer
- community worship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express gratitude for unearned gifts?
- In what ways can you redirect praise to a higher source?
Human desire to claim credit can conflict with humility.