Destiny Quote by Charlotte Brontë
““His will be done, as done it surely will be, whether we humble ourselves to resignation or not. The impulse of creation forwards it; the strength of powers, seen and unseen, has its fulfillment in charge. Proof of a life to come must be given. In fire and in blood, if needful, must that proof be written. In fire and in blood do we trace the record throughout nature. In fire and in blood does it cross our own experience. Sufferer, faint not through terror of this burning evidence. Tired wayfarer, gird up thy loins, look upward, march onward. Pilgrims and brother mourners, join in friendly company. Dark through the wilderness of this world stretches the way for most of us: equal and steady be our tread; be our cross our banner. For staff we have His promis, whose 'word is tried, whose way perfect": for present hope His providence, 'who gives the shield of salvation, whose gentleness makes great'; for final home His bosom, who 'dwells in the height of Heaven'; for crowning prize a glory exceeding and eternal. Let us so run that we may obtain: let us endure hardness as good soldiers; let us finish our course, and keep the faith, reliant in the issue to come off more than conquerors: 'Art though not from everlasting mine Holy One? WE SHALL NOT DIE!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown religious hymn, 19th century
The passage urges steadfast faith and perseverance through trials, trusting divine providence and ultimate salvation.
In simple terms: Stay faithful and endure hardships for spiritual reward.
Trust divine plan, endure, and keep faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pilgrimage
- personal crisis
- war
- illness
- loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply this steadfastness in everyday challenges?
- What does “shield of salvation” mean to you?
The language is archaic and may obscure practical application for modern readers.