Parenting Quote by Baron Alfred Tennyson
““Arthur spake, 'Behold, for these have sworn To wage my wars, and worship me their King; The old order changeth, yielding place to new; And we that fight for our fair father Christ,””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Idylls of the King, 1902
A call to recognize shifting powers and the duty to defend faith amidst change.
In simple terms: Recognize changing powers and defend faith.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to your convictions.
Themes
faith
change
duty
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political upheaval
- religious reform
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
loyalty
conflict
historical transition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance tradition with new realities?
- What sacrifices are justified for faith?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal cost of blind allegiance.
![“Father, I do acknowledge and confess That I this honor, I this pomp have brought To Dagon, and advanc’d his praises high among the Heathen round; to God have brought Dishonor, obloquy, and op’d the mouths Of Idolists, and Atheists […]The anguish of my Soul, that suffers not Mine eye to harbor…” quote by John Milton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/479/john-milton-191_god_father-i-do-acknowledge-and-confess-that_1471654.jpg)
