Care Quote by Gerhard Tersteegen
“Be not afraid, though every stay Should fail, or be removed away, And thou be stript of all; But lose thyself in that vast sea, The ocean of the Deity, And all they cares shall fall. In death which is the most profound, The purest life is always found; Then, blindly, all forego! He ne're shall find, who will not lose; Who sinks from self, shall gain repose, Which none but he can know.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 18th century religious verse
True fulfillment comes from surrendering the ego and merging with the divine, where worldly concerns vanish and profound peace is found.
In simple terms: Let go of self to find deeper peace.
Key Takeaway
Release ego, seek unity with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
self‑transcendence
peace
faith
Mood
contemplative
reverent
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- rituals
- life‑changing decisions
Key Concepts
ego dissolution
divine union
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of your self‑image hold you back?
- How might surrender change your view of death?
A Different Perspective
Such surrender may be impossible for those deeply attached to personal identity.
![“When you erode the fear of death with the knowledge that you already died [in Christ], you will find yourself moving toward a simple, bold obedience.” quote by Edward T. Welch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a55/edward-t-welch-10901_death_when-you-erode-the-fear-of-death-with-th_2199684.jpg)
