And love Quote by Anselm of Canterbury
“A Prayer of Anselm My God, I pray that I may so know you and love you that I may rejoice in you. And if I may not do so fully in this life let me go steadily on to the day when I come to that fullness . . . Let me receive That which you promised through your truth, that my joy may be full.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Anonymous medieval prayer attributed to Anselm of Canterbury, c. 1100
A plea for deeper knowledge of God, love, and ultimate joy beyond this life, trusting divine promises
In simple terms: Seek deeper relationship with God for lasting joy
Key Takeaway
Pursue spiritual growth and trust divine fulfillment
Themes
faith
devotion
eternity
trust
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
prayer
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- daily meditation
- life transition
- grief coping
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual longing
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your awareness of the divine?
- What does “full joy” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may limit full comprehension of divine mystery
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