--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct…" description: "\"Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb and purge my heart by Thy Ho..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/24c/george-washington-257_bible_oh-eternal-and-everlasting-god-direct-my_1794583.jpg" --- # Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words… ![“Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb and purge my heart by Thy Holy Spirit. Daily, frame me more and more in the likeness of Thy son, Jesus Christ, that living in Thy fear, and dying in Thy favor, I may in thy…” quote by George Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/24c/george-washington-257_bible_oh-eternal-and-everlasting-god-direct-my_1794583.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/24c/george-washington-257_bible_oh-eternal-and-everlasting-god-direct-my_1794583.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/24c/george-washington-257_bible_oh-eternal-and-everlasting-god-direct-my_1794583.jpg) > “Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb and purge my heart by Thy Holy Spirit. Daily, frame me more and more in the likeness of Thy son, Jesus Christ, that living in Thy fear, and dying in Thy favor, I may in thy appointed time obtain the resurrection of the justified unto eternal life. Bless, O Lord, the whole race of mankind and let the world be filled with the knowledge of Thee and Thy son, Jesus Christ.” [George Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-washington/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A prayer asking God to guide thoughts, cleanse sins, and shape the believer into Christ’s likeness, seeking resurrection and blessings for humanity. **In simple terms:** Seek divine guidance and purification for eternal life. Key Takeaway Live in humility and seek spiritual transformation. Themes faith redemption spiritual growth Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual prayerful When to use this quote - daily devotion - church services - personal reflection Key Concepts theology prayer Christian doctrine Questions to Reflect On - How does personal prayer influence daily actions? - What does “dying in favor” mean in a modern context? 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