God Quote by John Milton
![“Father, I do acknowledge and confess That I this honor, I this pomp have brought To Dagon, and advanc’d his praises high among the Heathen round; to God have brought Dishonor, obloquy, and op’d the mouths Of Idolists, and Atheists […]The anguish of my Soul, that suffers not Mine eye to harbor…” quote by John Milton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/479/john-milton-191_god_father-i-do-acknowledge-and-confess-that_1471654.jpg)
““Father, I do acknowledge and confess That I this honor, I this pomp have brought To Dagon, and advanc’d his praises high among the Heathen round; to God have brought Dishonor, obloquy, and op’d the mouths Of Idolists, and Atheists […]The anguish of my Soul, that suffers not Mine eye to harbor sleep, or thoughts to rest. This only hope relieves me, that the strife With mee hath end.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 1, 1667
The speaker confesses that his pride and honors have elevated false idols, causing spiritual turmoil, yet hopes the conflict will end.
In simple terms: Pride fuels false worship, causing inner conflict, but hope remains.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and let go of false pride.
Themes
pride
spiritual conflict
hope
humility
Mood
anguished
hopeful
Type
confessional
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- religious critique
- seeking peace
Key Concepts
theology
self‑reflection
inner turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What false idols do you honor unknowingly?
- How can humility restore inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be fragile when confronting deep inner conflict.
