God Quote by Friedrich Hölderlin
““The God, when he draws near, will the heart stand fast. But, oh my, shame! when of My shame! And let me say at once That I approached to see the Heavenly, And they cast me down, deep down Below the living, into the dark cast down The false priest that I am, to sing, For those who have ears to hear, the warning song. There””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Hymn to the Divine, early 19th century collection
The speaker feels humbled and ashamed before the divine, fearing judgment and recognizing personal unworthiness.
In simple terms: Feeling unworthy before God.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge humility and seek sincere repentance.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑judgment
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious worship
- personal confession
- seeking forgiveness
Key Concepts
theology
existential angst
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel unworthy before a higher power?
- How does humility affect your spiritual practice?
A Different Perspective
Divine judgment may be perceived as harsh, discouraging openness.
