--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: O my God, what must a soul be like when…" description: "\"O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to praise the Lord. It utters a thousand pious fo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f3c/anonymous-1_endeavor_o-my-god-what-must-a-soul-be-like-when-i_2213742.jpg" --- # O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this… ![“O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to praise the Lord. It utters a thousand pious follies, in a continuous endeavor to please Him who thus possesses it.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f3c/anonymous-1_endeavor_o-my-god-what-must-a-soul-be-like-when-i_2213742.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f3c/anonymous-1_endeavor_o-my-god-what-must-a-soul-be-like-when-i_2213742.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f3c/anonymous-1_endeavor_o-my-god-what-must-a-soul-be-like-when-i_2213742.jpg) > “O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to praise the Lord. It utters a thousand pious follies, in a continuous endeavor to please Him who thus possesses it.” [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. The soul seeks unity with the divine, yearning to express pure devotion despite human folly. **In simple terms:** The soul longs for divine unity and pure praise. Key Takeaway Seek sincere connection with the divine beyond empty rituals. Themes spirituality longing devotion Mood contemplative yearning Type poetic spiritual When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - artistic expression - personal reflection Key Concepts theology human frailty pursuit of unity Questions to Reflect On - What does true devotion look like? - How to avoid pious pretensions? 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