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Absence Quote by John Owen

“Would a soul continually eye His everlasting tenderness and compassion...[then] it could not bear an hour's absence from Him; whereas now, perhaps, it cannot watch with him one hour.” quote by John Owen — Download Open image

“Would a soul continually eye His everlasting tenderness and compassion...[then] it could not bear an hour's absence from Him; whereas now, perhaps, it cannot watch with him one hour.”

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1650

Human longing for divine presence intensifies when absent, revealing deep dependence.

In simple terms: Missing God feels painful.

Key Takeaway

Seek constant connection.

Themes

spirituality longing faith

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological devotional

When to use this quote

personal prayer
church fellowship
meditative practice
rituals

Key Concepts

theology divine love human nature existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

How does absence deepen love?
What practices sustain spiritual closeness?

A Different Perspective

Some may view dependence as weakness.

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