--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As the hound follows the hare, never…" description: "\"“As the hound follows the hare, never ceasing in its running, ever drawing nearer in the chase, with unhurrying and imperturbed pace, so does God follo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/j-r-r-tolkien-204_christianity_as-the-hound-follows-the-hare-never-ceas_930141.jpg" --- # As the hound follows the hare, never ceasing in its… ![“As the hound follows the hare, never ceasing in its running, ever drawing nearer in the chase, with unhurrying and imperturbed pace, so does God follow the fleeing soul by His Divine grace. And though in sin or in human love, away from God it seeks to hide itself, Divine grace follows after…” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/j-r-r-tolkien-204_christianity_as-the-hound-follows-the-hare-never-ceas_930141.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/j-r-r-tolkien-204_christianity_as-the-hound-follows-the-hare-never-ceas_930141.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e20/j-r-r-tolkien-204_christianity_as-the-hound-follows-the-hare-never-ceas_930141.jpg) > ““As the hound follows the hare, never ceasing in its running, ever drawing nearer in the chase, with unhurrying and imperturbed pace, so does God follow the fleeing soul by His Divine grace. And though in sin or in human love, away from God it seeks to hide itself, Divine grace follows after, unwearyingly follows ever after, till the soul feels its pressure forcing it to turn to Him alone in that never ending pursuit.”” [J.R.R. Tolkien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-r-r-tolkien/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine grace persistently pursues the soul, even when it tries to hide, urging a return to God. **In simple terms:** God’s grace never stops chasing the soul. Key Takeaway Trust that grace will guide you back. Themes spirituality faith perseverance Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual poetic When to use this quote - personal crisis - spiritual doubt - seeking meaning Key Concepts Divine pursuit grace soul’s journey Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel pursued or protected? - How does this chase shape your faith? 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