--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If there be anything that can render the…" description: "\"If there be anything that can render the soul calm, dissipate its scruples and dispel its fears, sweeten its sufferings by the anointing of love, impar..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f9/s-d-gordon-23207_action_if-there-be-anything-that-can-render-the_2426509.jpg" --- # If there be anything that can render the soul calm… ![“If there be anything that can render the soul calm, dissipate its scruples and dispel its fears, sweeten its sufferings by the anointing of love, impart strength to all its actions, and spread abroad the joy of the Holy Spirit in its countenance and words, it is this simple and childlike repose in…” quote by S. D Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f9/s-d-gordon-23207_action_if-there-be-anything-that-can-render-the_2426509.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f9/s-d-gordon-23207_action_if-there-be-anything-that-can-render-the_2426509.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4f9/s-d-gordon-23207_action_if-there-be-anything-that-can-render-the_2426509.jpg) > “If there be anything that can render the soul calm, dissipate its scruples and dispel its fears, sweeten its sufferings by the anointing of love, impart strength to all its actions, and spread abroad the joy of the Holy Spirit in its countenance and words, it is this simple and childlike repose in the arms of God.” [S. D Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-d-gordon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Finding peace through divine love and the Holy Spirit calms the soul and strengthens actions. **In simple terms:** Love and faith bring calm and strength. Key Takeaway Seek comfort in divine love. Themes faith comfort spirituality Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal prayer - spiritual counseling - meditation - overcoming anxiety Key Concepts theology inner peace divine love Questions to Reflect On - How can you cultivate childlike trust in God? - What role does love play in your spiritual peace? 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