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“O Thou, Far off and here, whole and broken, Who in necessity and in bounty wait, Whose truth is light and dark, mute though spoken, By Thy wide grace show me Thy narrow gate.” quote by Wendell Berry
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“O Thou, Far off and here, whole and broken, Who in necessity and in bounty wait, Whose truth is light and dark, mute though spoken, By Thy wide grace show me Thy narrow gate.”

Wendell Berry

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 guides through paradoxes of need and abundance, revealing a narrow path to truth.

In simple terms: Grace shows the narrow gate amid light and dark.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and guidance in life's contradictions.

Themes

spirituality humility paradox

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • ethical decision-making
  • environmental stewardship
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

Theology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern true guidance?
  • What role does humility play in your choices?
A Different Perspective

Human interpretation can misread divine signs.

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