Amen Quote by Henry Martyn
“It has always happened hitherto that whenever I have begun to feel an attachment to places, persons, or things, of a merely temporary nature, I have been carried away from them. Amen! May I live as a stranger and pilgrim upon the earth. May we be brought to that better country where painful changes are known no more.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with a fellow pilgrim, 1620
Attachment to temporary things leads to spiritual wandering; the writer seeks to remain a pilgrim, longing for a heavenly home where suffering ends.
In simple terms: Clinging to worldly things distracts from spiritual journey toward a better, pain‑free realm.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate detachment and focus on eternal hope.
Themes
spirituality
pilgrimage
detachment
hope
afterlife
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- personal loss
- faith crises
- spiritual retreats
- morning prayers
Key Concepts
transience
pilgrimage mindset
yearning for heaven
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being a pilgrim mean in modern life?
- How can one balance love for the world with spiritual longing?
A Different Perspective
Detachment may be hard when loved ones and familiar places are involved.
