--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: …Forgive us, O Lord, we acknowledge…" description: "\"…Forgive us, O Lord, we acknowledge ourselves as type of the common man, Of the men and women who shut the door and sit by the fire; Who fear the bless..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b6/anonymous-1_acknowledge_forgive-us-o-lord-we-acknowledge-ourselv_3090001.jpg" --- # …Forgive us, O Lord, we acknowledge ourselves as type of… ![“…Forgive us, O Lord, we acknowledge ourselves as type of the common man, Of the men and women who shut the door and sit by the fire; Who fear the blessing of God, the loneliness of the night of God, the surrender required, the deprivation inflicted; Who fear the injustice of men less than the…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b6/anonymous-1_acknowledge_forgive-us-o-lord-we-acknowledge-ourselv_3090001.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b6/anonymous-1_acknowledge_forgive-us-o-lord-we-acknowledge-ourselv_3090001.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b6/anonymous-1_acknowledge_forgive-us-o-lord-we-acknowledge-ourselv_3090001.jpg) > “…Forgive us, O Lord, we acknowledge ourselves as type of the common man, Of the men and women who shut the door and sit by the fire; Who fear the blessing of God, the loneliness of the night of God, the surrender required, the deprivation inflicted; Who fear the injustice of men less than the justice of God; Who fear the hand at the window, the fire in the thatch, the fist in the tavern, the push into the canal, Less than we fear the love of God.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A plea for forgiveness and acknowledgment of human frailty, fearing both divine and earthly hardships. **In simple terms:** Seeking forgiveness while confronting fear of loss and injustice. Key Takeaway Embrace humility and confront fear. Themes faith forgiveness fear justice vulnerability Mood reflective somber hopeful Type spiritual contemplative When to use this quote - prayer - confession - seeking comfort - reflecting on mortality Key Concepts theology human frailty existential anxiety Questions to Reflect On - What fears hold you back? - How can you balance justice and compassion? 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