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Depth Quote by Menno Simons

“Lord of hosts! When I swim in the merciful waters of your grace I find that I can neither plumb nor measure the depths.” quote by Menno Simons
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“Lord of hosts! When I swim in the merciful waters of your grace I find that I can neither plumb nor measure the depths.”

Menno Simons

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Reformation preaching, 1560

Divine grace is immeasurably deep, beyond human comprehension or measurement.

In simple terms: God’s mercy is limitless and beyond our grasp.

Key Takeaway

Trust in the infinite nature of divine mercy.

Themes

spirituality humility grace faith

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • pastoral counseling
  • spiritual formation

Key Concepts

theology mysticism human limitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing unmeasurable grace affect your life?
  • In what ways can you experience this depth daily?
A Different Perspective

Human attempts to quantify grace may miss its relational aspect.

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