--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God grant, if we must have two eyes, that…" description: "\"God grant, if we must have two eyes, that they may be both clear ones, one the eye of faith wholly fixed on Christ, the other the eye of obedience equa..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f98/anonymous-1_christ_god-grant-if-we-must-have-two-eyes-that_2588874.jpg" --- # God grant, if we must have two eyes, that they may be both… ![“God grant, if we must have two eyes, that they may be both clear ones, one the eye of faith wholly fixed on Christ, the other the eye of obedience equally and wholly fixed on the same objective!” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f98/anonymous-1_christ_god-grant-if-we-must-have-two-eyes-that_2588874.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f98/anonymous-1_christ_god-grant-if-we-must-have-two-eyes-that_2588874.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f98/anonymous-1_christ_god-grant-if-we-must-have-two-eyes-that_2588874.jpg) > “God grant, if we must have two eyes, that they may be both clear ones, one the eye of faith wholly fixed on Christ, the other the eye of obedience equally and wholly fixed on the same objective!” [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. Dual focus on faith and obedience directs both spiritual vision and disciplined action toward a shared goal. **In simple terms:** Faith and obedience together guide purpose. Key Takeaway Align belief with disciplined practice. Themes faith obedience purpose discipline Mood contemplative inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - personal prayer - church teaching - spiritual counseling - leadership training Key Concepts spiritual alignment dual focus goal setting Questions to Reflect On - What does obedience look like in your life? - How can faith motivate disciplined action? 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