--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: May we feel after Thee; still calling out…" description: "\"May we feel after Thee; still calling out in the darkness, as children waking in the night call \"Father,\" so may we call out for God; and, at times, ev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/henry-ward-beecher-175_calling_may-we-feel-after-thee-still-calling-out_1283834.png" --- # May we feel after Thee; still calling out in the darkness… ![“May we feel after Thee; still calling out in the darkness, as children waking in the night call "Father," so may we call out for God; and, at times, even if we do not hear Thy voice, may there be the form of a hand resting upon us, and that shall be enough; for we shall take hold of it, though it…” quote by Henry Ward Beecher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/henry-ward-beecher-175_calling_may-we-feel-after-thee-still-calling-out_1283834.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/henry-ward-beecher-175_calling_may-we-feel-after-thee-still-calling-out_1283834.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/henry-ward-beecher-175_calling_may-we-feel-after-thee-still-calling-out_1283834.png) > “May we feel after Thee; still calling out in the darkness, as children waking in the night call "Father," so may we call out for God; and, at times, even if we do not hear Thy voice, may there be the form of a hand resting upon us, and that shall be enough; for we shall take hold of it, though it be in the dark, and it shall guide us to the growing light; for the day shall come, and the release and triumph.” [Henry Ward Beecher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/henry-ward-beecher/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even without hearing divine guidance, the sense of a supportive presence can sustain us through darkness toward eventual enlightenment. **In simple terms:** Feeling supported helps us endure uncertainty. Key Takeaway Trust the unseen support. Themes faith hope perseverance spirituality Mood hopeful reassuring Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - loneliness - crisis - spiritual doubt - nighttime fear - personal loss Key Concepts divine presence trust inner strength Questions to Reflect On - Do you sense a guiding hand? - How can you become that support for others? 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