Asks Quote by Hartley Coleridge
“Commemoration of Brooke Foss Westcott, Bishop of Durham, Teacher, 1901 Be not afraid to pray... to pray is right. Pray if thou canst with hope; but ever pray Though hope be weak, or sick with long delay. Whatever is good to wish, ask that of heaven; But if for any wish thou darest not pray, Then pray to God to cast that wish away.”
About This Quote
The passage encourages persistent prayer, even when hope wanes, urging believers to ask for divine removal of wishes they cannot pray for, reflecting a deep trust in God's guidance.
In simple terms: Pray continuously, even in doubt, and trust God to redirect impossible wishes.
Key Takeaway
Faithful perseverance in prayer.
Themes
spirituality
hope
faith
trust
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- group prayer circles
- times of crisis
Key Concepts
theology of providence
Practical Applications
- Maintain a daily prayer habit
- Seek counsel when desires feel unattainable
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might praying for removal of a wish be as important as asking for it?
- How does persistent prayer shape resilience?
