Bible Quote by George Whitefield
“I began to read the Holy Scriptures upon my knees, laying aside all other books, and praying over, if possible, every line and word...I would be so overpowered with a sense of God's Infinite Majestey, that I would be contrained to throw myself on the ground, and offer my soul as a blank in His hands, to write on it what He pleased.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Revival Meeting, 1740
He immerses himself in scripture, seeking a profound, personal encounter with God that overwhelms him and inspires total surrender.
In simple terms: He reads the Bible deeply, feeling God's power and giving himself completely.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep, personal spiritual experience.
Themes
faith
devotion
humility
Mood
reverent
intense
Type
reflective
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- Bible study
- religious revival
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender to God look like for you?
- How can you balance reverence with everyday life?
A Different Perspective
Such intense experiences may be hard to sustain daily.
