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“I would sooner walk in the dark, and hold hard to a promise of my God, than trust in the light of the brightest day that ever dawned.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“I would sooner walk in the dark, and hold hard to a promise of my God, than trust in the light of the brightest day that ever dawned.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 19th century

Trusting in God's promise amid darkness is wiser than relying on fleeting worldly light.

In simple terms: Prefer divine promise over temporary optimism.

Key Takeaway

Choose faith over fleeting hope.

Themes

faith trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • health challenges
  • ethical dilemmas
  • career uncertainty

Key Concepts

theology hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does trusting in darkness mean for you?
  • When is caution preferable to faith?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can ignore practical realities.

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