Compassion Quote by Michael A.G. Haykin
““It is a mercy to have a faithful friend, that loveth you entirely, and is as true to you as yourself, to whom you may open your mind and communicate your affairs, and who would be ready to strengthen you, and divide the cares of your affairs and family with you, and help you to bear your burdens, and comfort you in your sorrows, and be the daily companion of your lives, and partaker of your joys and sorrows. And it is a mercy to have so near a friend to be a helper to your soul; to join with you in prayer and other holy exercises; to watch over you and tell you of your sins and dangers, and to stir up in you the grace of God, and remember to you of the life to come, and cheerfully accompany you in the ways of holiness.18””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Treatise or Religious Text, unspecified source
A faithful friend is a merciful companion who shares burdens, prayers, and spiritual growth, offering comfort and guidance toward holiness.
In simple terms: A true friend supports you spiritually and emotionally.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep, supportive friendships.
Themes
friendship
compassion
faith
prayer
spiritual growth
holiness
Mood
grateful
reverent
uplifted
Type
Compassion:1
Family:0
Friendship:1
Grace of god:1
Mercy:1
Prayer:1
Psychology:0
Spirituality:1
Faithful Friend:1
Mercy Faithful:0
Mercy Near:0
Holiness 18:0
When to use this quote
- confiding in a friend
- sharing burdens
- praying together
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is your most trusted spiritual companion?
- How can you support a friend’s spiritual journey?
A Different Perspective
Friendship may lack depth if not mutual.
