Ancient Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Silent rushes the swift Lord Through ruined systems still restored, Broadsowing, bleak and void to bless, Plants with worlds the wilderness; Waters with tears of ancient sorrow Apples of Eden ripe to-morrow. House and tenant go to ground, Lost in God, in Godhead found.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown manuscript, 19th century
The poem juxtaposes divine restoration with natural decay, suggesting that even in ruined systems, spiritual renewal and creation persist.
In simple terms: Even broken worlds can be renewed by divine presence.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual renewal in chaos.
Themes
spirituality
renewal
nature
decay
divine
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- environmental restoration
- personal crisis
- creative inspiration
- meditation
Key Concepts
theology
ecology
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does restoration mean in your life?
- How can you find divinity in broken systems?
A Different Perspective
Divine renewal may not be evident to all.
![“there is a God, there always has been. I see him here, in the eyes of the people in this [hospital] corridor of desperation. This is the real house of God, this is where those who have lost God will find Him... there is a God, there has to be, and now I will pray, I will pray that He will forgive…” quote by Khaled Hosseini](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9b5/khaled-hosseini-251_benevolent_there-is-a-god-there-always-has-been-i-s_621288.jpg)
