Beloved Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“O holy trust! O endless sense of rest! Like the beloved John To lay his head upon the Saviour's breast, And thus to journey on!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Psalm of Life", 1842
He invokes deep trust and peace, likening it to resting on the Savior’s breast, inspiring a spiritual journey.
In simple terms: He compares trust to resting on Christ, encouraging spiritual travel.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep spiritual trust and peace.
Themes
faith
trust
spirituality
comfort
journey
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Prayer
- meditation
- church services
- personal reflection
- life transitions
Key Concepts
Religious devotion
inner peace
spiritual pilgrimage
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “rest” mean to you spiritually?
- How can trust guide your life’s journey?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across faiths.
