--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Oh merciful God, grant that the old Adam…" description: "\"“Oh merciful God, grant that the old Adam in this child may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in her…”\" — M L Stedman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/m-l-stedman-3-91452_children_oh-merciful-god-grant-that-the-old-adam_311628.jpg" --- # Oh merciful God, grant that the old Adam in this child may… ![“Oh merciful God, grant that the old Adam in this child may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in her…” quote by M L Stedman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/m-l-stedman-3-91452_children_oh-merciful-god-grant-that-the-old-adam_311628.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/m-l-stedman-3-91452_children_oh-merciful-god-grant-that-the-old-adam_311628.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76b/m-l-stedman-3-91452_children_oh-merciful-god-grant-that-the-old-adam_311628.jpg) > ““Oh merciful God, grant that the old Adam in this child may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in her…”” M L Stedman ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A plea to replace old sinful nature with a renewed, holy self. **In simple terms:** Ask God to transform inner nature. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual renewal. Themes faith redemption transformation Mood hopeful reflective Type prayer spiritual When to use this quote - personal prayer - spiritual counseling - religious retreat Key Concepts spiritual rebirth inner change Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize old patterns? - What practices support renewal? 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