--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and…" description: "\"Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold, Thou wast within and I without, and there I sought Thee. Thou was with me when I was not with Thee. Thou di..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c4/saint-augustine-328_blindness_late-have-i-loved-thee-o-lord-and-behold_3046511.jpg" --- # Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold, Thou wast… ![“Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold, Thou wast within and I without, and there I sought Thee. Thou was with me when I was not with Thee. Thou didst call, and cry, and burst my deafness. Thou didst gleam, and glow, and dispell my blindness. Thou didst touch me, and I burned for Thy peace…” quote by Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c4/saint-augustine-328_blindness_late-have-i-loved-thee-o-lord-and-behold_3046511.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c4/saint-augustine-328_blindness_late-have-i-loved-thee-o-lord-and-behold_3046511.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c4/saint-augustine-328_blindness_late-have-i-loved-thee-o-lord-and-behold_3046511.jpg) > “Late have I loved Thee, O Lord; and behold, Thou wast within and I without, and there I sought Thee. Thou was with me when I was not with Thee. Thou didst call, and cry, and burst my deafness. Thou didst gleam, and glow, and dispell my blindness. Thou didst touch me, and I burned for Thy peace. For Thyself Thou hast made us, and restless our hearts until in Thee they find their ease. Late have I loved Thee, Thou Beauty ever old and ever new. Thou hast burst my bonds asunder; unto Thee will I offer up an offering of praise.” [Saint Augustine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saint-augustine/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine love transcends physical separation, offering inner peace and vision. **In simple terms:** God’s love bridges distance, giving peace. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual connection for inner peace. Themes spirituality love inner peace divine Mood devotional poetic theological Type religious philosophical emotional When to use this quote - Prayer - meditation - faith practice Key Concepts Mysticism theology personal devotion Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience divine presence? - What practices deepen your spiritual awareness? 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