--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Lord, if Thou knowest that I shall find…" description: "\"Lord, if Thou knowest that I shall find, on leaving the house, even through obedience, an occasion of offending Thee, I conjure Thee to take away my li..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6c/alphonsus-rodriguez-72260_art_lord-if-thou-knowest-that-i-shall-find-o_997132.png" --- # Lord, if Thou knowest that I shall find, on leaving the… ![“Lord, if Thou knowest that I shall find, on leaving the house, even through obedience, an occasion of offending Thee, I conjure Thee to take away my life here, where Thou are really present, for Thou solely art my life, and I prefer a thousand deaths to causing Thee the slightest displeasure.” quote by Alphonsus Rodriguez](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6c/alphonsus-rodriguez-72260_art_lord-if-thou-knowest-that-i-shall-find-o_997132.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6c/alphonsus-rodriguez-72260_art_lord-if-thou-knowest-that-i-shall-find-o_997132.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6c/alphonsus-rodriguez-72260_art_lord-if-thou-knowest-that-i-shall-find-o_997132.png) > “Lord, if Thou knowest that I shall find, on leaving the house, even through obedience, an occasion of offending Thee, I conjure Thee to take away my life here, where Thou are really present, for Thou solely art my life, and I prefer a thousand deaths to causing Thee the slightest displeasure.” Alphonsus Rodriguez ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prioritizing divine presence over fear of offending leads to self-sacrificial devotion. **In simple terms:** Choose divine presence over fear of displeasing. Key Takeaway Seek divine presence, even in discomfort. Themes devotion humility faith Mood contemplative devotional Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - prayer - conflict resolution - ethical dilemmas - personal sacrifice Key Concepts theology spiritual discipline Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance devotion with self‑care? - What does true presence mean to you? 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