Bats Quote by Frances Ridley Havergal
“Earthly joy can take but a bat-like flight, always checked, always limited, in dusk and darkness. But the love of Christ breaks through the vaulting, and leads us up into the free sky above, expanding to the very throne of Jehovah, and drawing us still upward to the infinite heights of glory.”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: “The Love of Christ” (1885)
Christ’s love lifts believers from earthly limits into divine glory, offering spiritual ascent beyond darkness.
In simple terms: Christ lifts us beyond earthly limits to divine glory.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual ascent.
Themes
faith
spiritual growth
divine love
hope
Mood
uplifting
inspirational
Type
hymnal
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church worship
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
eternal destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one experience divine ascent?
- What limits our spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can hinder spiritual rise.
