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God Quote by Dr. W. L. Stiger

“I saw God wash the world last night With His sweet showers on high and then when morning came i saw Him hang it out to dry He washed it each blade of grass and every trembling tree; He flung His showers against the hills and swept the rolling sea the white rose is a cleaner white the red, a richer…” quote by Dr. W. L. Stiger
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““I saw God wash the world last night With His sweet showers on high and then when morning came i saw Him hang it out to dry He washed it each blade of grass and every trembling tree; He flung His showers against the hills and swept the rolling sea the white rose is a cleaner white the red, a richer red Since God washed every fragrant face and put them to bed theres not a bird theres not a bee the wings along the way but is a cleaner bird or bee than it was yesterday i saw God wash the world last night ah would He wash me as clean of all my dust and dirt as that old birch tree!””

Dr. W. L. Stiger

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown author, likely personal composition

The speaker imagines divine cleansing of the world, yearning for personal purification and renewal.

In simple terms: God washes everything; speaker wants personal cleansing.

Key Takeaway

Seek personal renewal through reflection.

Themes

spirituality nature purification hope grace

Mood

contemplative hopeful reverent

Type

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When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • daily meditation
  • environmental stewardship

Key Concepts

divine metaphor ritual cleansing cosmic order

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience personal renewal?
  • What does cleansing mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify suffering.

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