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“God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His might, And fled away; Then startled seas and mountains cold Shone forth, all bright in blue and gold, And cried--"'Tis day! 'tis day!" "Hail, holy light!" exclaim'd The thunderous cloud that flam'd O'er daisies white; And lo! the rose, in…” quote by Ebenezer Elliott
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“God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His might, And fled away; Then startled seas and mountains cold Shone forth, all bright in blue and gold, And cried--"'Tis day! 'tis day!" "Hail, holy light!" exclaim'd The thunderous cloud that flam'd O'er daisies white; And lo! the rose, in crimson dress'd, Lean'd sweetly on the lily's breast; And blushing murmur'd--Light!”

Ebenezer Elliott

About This Quote

Source Poem: Light and Darkness (anonymous hymn), 19th century

Divine light dispels darkness, bringing joy and celebration; the poem praises creation’s brilliance and the triumph of good over evil.

In simple terms: Light beats darkness, bringing joy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace positivity and celebrate hope.

Themes

faith light triumph creation joy

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • worship services
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

theology nature spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find light in personal struggles?
  • What does “light” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Light’s power may be overstated in complex moral situations.

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