Alas Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Alas! Much has been done of late to promote the production of dwarfish Christians. Poor, sickly believers turn the church into an hospital, rather than an army. Oh, to have a church built up with the deep godliness of people who know the Lord in their very hearts, and will seek to follow the Lamb wherever he goes!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Church's Purity, 1865
He laments the church's decline into a hospital for the weak, urging a return to deep, heartfelt devotion.
In simple terms: Church should be spiritually strong, not merely a place for the sick.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, heartfelt faith.
Themes
faith
spirituality
renewal
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal discipleship
- community building
- spiritual revival
Key Concepts
devotion
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true devotion look like today?
- How can believers balance compassion with spiritual vigor?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep devotion requires confronting uncomfortable truths.
