Prayer Quote by Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
““Hence we should all make St. Augustine's prayer our own: "Lord, here cut, here burn and spare me not, but spare me in eternity!””
About This Quote
Source Prayer: St. Augustine's Prayer, 13th century Christian tradition
The prayer asks for total surrender, urging God to cut, burn, and spare us only in eternity, reflecting a desire for ultimate purification.
In simple terms: Seek complete surrender, trusting God's eternal mercy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace radical humility and trust in divine judgment.
Themes
faith
humility
purification
eternal perspective
Mood
reflective
intense
Type
prayerful
theological
When to use this quote
- confession
- mortality contemplation
- deep prayer
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
surrender
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you willing to let go of earthly comforts for spiritual depth?
- How does the idea of being 'cut and burned' shape your view of divine love?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme language may alienate those uncomfortable with harsh imagery.
