Always crying Quote by George Whitefield
“Be content with no degree of sanctification. Be always crying out, "Lord, let me know more of myself and of thee."”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Gospel Sermons, 1749
Encourages humility and self‑knowledge, seeking deeper spiritual insight rather than outward purity.
In simple terms: Seek humility and self‑knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Pursue inner growth over external approval.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑knowledge
Mood
contemplative
earnest
Type
devotional
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual direction
- self‑reflection
- confessional practice
Key Concepts
theology
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance inner seeking with daily duties?
- What habits deepen self‑knowledge?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical responsibilities while focusing inward.
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