--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: George Matheson was only a teenager when…" description: "\"“George Matheson was only a teenager when he learned that his poor eyesight was deteriorating further. Not to be denied, he continued straightaway with..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/robert-j-morgan-1336_blind-man_george-matheson-was-only-a-teenager-when_3030949.jpg" --- # George Matheson was only a teenager when he learned that… ![“George Matheson was only a teenager when he learned that his poor eyesight was deteriorating further. Not to be denied, he continued straightaway with his plans to enroll in Glasgow University, and his determination led to his graduating at age nineteen. But as he pursued graduate studies for…” quote by Robert J. Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/robert-j-morgan-1336_blind-man_george-matheson-was-only-a-teenager-when_3030949.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/robert-j-morgan-1336_blind-man_george-matheson-was-only-a-teenager-when_3030949.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/992/robert-j-morgan-1336_blind-man_george-matheson-was-only-a-teenager-when_3030949.jpg) > ““George Matheson was only a teenager when he learned that his poor eyesight was deteriorating further. Not to be denied, he continued straightaway with his plans to enroll in Glasgow University, and his determination led to his graduating at age nineteen. But as he pursued graduate studies for Christian ministry he became totally blind. His sisters joined ranks beside him, learning Greek and Hebrew to assist him in his studies, and he pressed faithfully on. But his spirit collapsed when his fiance´e, unwilling to be married to a blind man, broke their engagement and returned his ring. George never married, and the pain of that rejection never totally left him. Years later, his sister came to him, announcing her engagement. He rejoiced with her, but his mind went back to his own heartache.He consoled himself in thinking of God’s love which is never limited, never conditional, never withdrawn, and never uncertain. Out of this experience it is said he wrote the hymn, O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go, on June 6, 1882.”” [Robert J. Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-j-morgan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A blind scholar faced personal loss but found comfort in the unconditional, steadfast love of God, inspiring a lasting hymn. **In simple terms:** God’s love is endless and unchanging, even in suffering. Key Takeaway Trust in divine love despite hardship. Themes faith perseverance loss hope spirituality Mood reflective hopeful solemn Type inspirational theological personal When to use this quote - personal grief - religious study - songwriting - family support Key Concepts unconditional love resilience theology Questions to Reflect On - How can you experience divine love when faced with rejection? - What does unconditional love mean to you? 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