Ambition Quote by Henry Francis Lyte
“Teach me. Lord, my true condition; Bring me childlike to Thy knee; Stripped of every low ambition, Willing to be led by Thee.”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian", 19th century hymnody
Seeking humility and childlike dependence on divine guidance, shedding personal ambitions.
In simple terms: Desire simple, humble devotion to God.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and surrender to higher guidance.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
devotion
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- meditative practice
Key Concepts
theological surrender
inner transformation
childlike trust
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambitions must you let go of?
- How can childlike trust change daily life?
A Different Perspective
May be challenging for those accustomed to self-reliance.
