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Almighty Quote by John Arbuthnot

“Almighty Power, by whose most wise command, helpless, forlorn, uncertain, here I stand, take this faint glimmer of thyself away, or break into my soul with perfect day!” quote by John Arbuthnot
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“Almighty Power, by whose most wise command, helpless, forlorn, uncertain, here I stand, take this faint glimmer of thyself away, or break into my soul with perfect day!”

John Arbuthnot

About This Quote

Source Poem: Unknown, 18th century

A plea for divine intervention to either grant hope or unleash harsh truth.

In simple terms: Ask for help or face harsh truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity or accept fate.

Themes

faith despair hope

Mood

reflective desperate

Type

spiritual poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual seeking
  • decision making

Key Concepts

theology existential crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rely on external forces?
  • Can you find inner strength?
A Different Perspective

May not resolve without personal agency.

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