Believe Quote by Alphonse de Lamartine
“Soul of the universe, Sire, God, Creator, Lord, I believe in Thee, 'neath all these names: And without having need to hear thy word, In the sky's brow my glorious creed I trace.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Soul of the Universe (1845)
The speaker reveres the divine, seeing all names as facets of a single creator, and feels a personal creed without needing spoken word.
In simple terms: All names point to one creator; personal belief is enough.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal spirituality beyond doctrine.
Themes
spirituality
faith
identity
creed
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- artistic expression
- daily reflection
Key Concepts
theology
personal revelation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “creed” mean to you?
- How do you experience the divine without words?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures.
![“For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings [2] is like the LORD, 7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him? 8 O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O LORD, with your faithfulness all around…” quote by Crossway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/85e/crossway-14085_god_for-who-in-the-skies-can-be-compared-to_1451152.jpg)
