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“I did not pray Him to lay bare The mystery to me, Enough the rose was Heaven to smell, And His own face to see.” quote by Ralph Hodgson
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“I did not pray Him to lay bare The mystery to me, Enough the rose was Heaven to smell, And His own face to see.”

Ralph Hodgson

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Rose” (1915)

Divine mystery is beyond words; sensory experience suffices.

In simple terms: Mystery is felt, not fully explained.

Key Takeaway

Seek wonder through senses rather than analysis.

Themes

spirituality mystery sensory

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • art appreciation

Key Concepts

transcendence poetic perception faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience the divine in everyday life?
  • What senses help you connect to mystery?
A Different Perspective

Over‑intellectualizing can diminish awe.

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