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Gabriel Quote by John Milton

“Gabriel, to thee thy course by lot hath given Charge and strict watch that to this happy place No evil thing approach or enter in.” quote by John Milton
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““Gabriel, to thee thy course by lot hath given Charge and strict watch that to this happy place No evil thing approach or enter in.””

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 5, 1667

Divine guidance watches over a blessed place, keeping it free from evil.

In simple terms: God protects a holy place from harm.

Key Takeaway

Trust in protective forces.

Themes

faith protection divine

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • meditation
  • ethical decision making
  • community building

Key Concepts

theology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “evil” mean to you?
  • How do you seek protection?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary on what constitutes “evil.”

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