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Evening Quote by Jane Kenyon

“To the bottle in the ditch, to the scoop in the oats, to air in the lung let evening come. Let it come, as it will, and don't be afraid. God does not leave us comfortless, so let evening come.” quote by Jane Kenyon
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““To the bottle in the ditch, to the scoop in the oats, to air in the lung let evening come. Let it come, as it will, and don't be afraid. God does not leave us comfortless, so let evening come.””

Jane Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Gift” by Jane Kenyon, 1995

Accept the inevitable flow of life, trusting that even hardship carries purpose and comfort from a higher source.

In simple terms: Trust that hardship has purpose.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty with faith.

Themes

trust faith acceptance resilience

Mood

reflective calm

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • illness
  • career setbacks
  • personal loss
  • daily anxiety

Key Concepts

spirituality existentialism comfort

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you act while trusting the process?
  • What comforts you when fear arises?
A Different Perspective

Even with faith, acceptance can feel passive rather than empowering.

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