Abyss Quote by John Milton
“Thou O Spirit, that dost prefer Before all Temples th' upright heart and pure, Instruct me, for Thou know'st; Thou from the first Wast present, and with mighty wings outspread Dove-like satst brooding on the vast Abyss And mad'st it pregnant: What is in me dark Illumine, what is low raise and support; That to the heighth of this great Argument I may assert Eternal Providence, And justify the ways of God to men.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The speaker asks the Spirit to illuminate his mind, so he can understand divine providence and justify God's ways to humanity.
In simple terms: Seek divine insight to grasp God's plan.
Key Takeaway
Pursue spiritual clarity.
Themes
faith
theology
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
poetic
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- theological study
- ethical reflection
Key Concepts
divine providence
human understanding
spiritual illumination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one reconcile suffering with divine purpose?
- What role does humility play in seeking truth?
A Different Perspective
Human comprehension is limited; faith may not resolve all doubts.
