--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have but one passion - it is He, it is…" description: "\"I have but one passion - it is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world; and henceforth that country shall be my home wher..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/336/anonymous-1_christ_i-have-but-one-passion-it-is-he-it-is-he_2237268.jpg" --- # I have but one passion - it is He, it is He alone. The… ![“I have but one passion - it is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world; and henceforth that country shall be my home where I can be most used in winning souls for Christ.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/336/anonymous-1_christ_i-have-but-one-passion-it-is-he-it-is-he_2237268.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/336/anonymous-1_christ_i-have-but-one-passion-it-is-he-it-is-he_2237268.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/336/anonymous-1_christ_i-have-but-one-passion-it-is-he-it-is-he_2237268.jpg) > “I have but one passion - it is He, it is He alone. The world is the field and the field is the world; and henceforth that country shall be my home where I can be most used in winning souls for Christ.” [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. He declares exclusive devotion to Christ, viewing the world as a mission field and seeking to serve by spreading the gospel. **In simple terms:** He wants to serve Christ above all else. Key Takeaway Live fully for Christ’s purpose. Themes faith mission devotion service Mood devout inspirational Type theological evangelical When to use this quote - church outreach - personal testimony - community service - mission trips Key Concepts Christian evangelism spiritual commitment Questions to Reflect On - How can you share faith without imposing? - What does “home” mean in a spiritual context? 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