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Feet Quote by Bliss Carman

“I took a day to search for God, And found Him not. But as I trod By rocky ledge, through woods untamed, Just where one scarlet lily flamed, I saw His foot print in the sod.” quote by Bliss Carman
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“I took a day to search for God, And found Him not. But as I trod By rocky ledge, through woods untamed, Just where one scarlet lily flamed, I saw His foot print in the sod.”

Bliss Carman

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Search for God" by Bliss Carman, 1910

The poet searches for divine presence in nature but finds only a symbolic trace, reflecting spiritual yearning.

In simple terms: Looks for God in nature, finds a sign.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaning in the world around you.

Themes

spirituality nature search

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism faith existential quest

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the lily represent?
  • How do you interpret signs of the divine?
A Different Perspective

Symbolic foot prints may not satisfy deeper doubts.

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