Active Quote by Johann Arndt
“Give me ... a compassionate heart, quickly moved to grieve for the woes of others and to active pity for them, even as our Lord Jesus Christ beheld our poverty and hasted to help us. Give me grace ever to alleviate the crosses and difficulties of those around me, and never to add to them; teach me to be a consoler in sorrow, to take thought for the stranger, the widow, and the orphan; let my charity show itself not in words only but in deed and truth.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: 17th‑century Christian Devotional, 1600s
A plea for compassion, charity, and active aid to the suffering, seeking divine grace to alleviate others’ burdens without adding to them.
In simple terms: Prayer asks for a caring heart and help to others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy and tangible assistance.
Themes
faith
compassion
service
Mood
hopeful
spiritual
Type
prayer
inspirational
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- community support
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
charity
grace
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice compassion daily?
- What obstacles hinder helping strangers?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often resists self‑sacrifice; balance personal limits with altruism.
