--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Griff held out his empty hand. \"Pauline…" description: "\"“Griff held out his empty hand. \"Pauline, I'm here asking you--begging you, if it comes to that--to take my hand. Just take my hand, and promise before..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ec/tessa-dare-564_proposal_griff-held-out-his-empty-hand-pauline-i_2436556.png" --- # Griff held out his empty hand. "Pauline, I'm here asking… ![“Griff held out his empty hand. "Pauline, I'm here asking you--begging you, if it comes to that--to take my hand. Just take my hand, and promise before God you will never let it go. I will vow the same. Can we arrange for that to happen, someday soon? In a church?" After a moment, he added in a…” quote by Tessa Dare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ec/tessa-dare-564_proposal_griff-held-out-his-empty-hand-pauline-i_2436556.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ec/tessa-dare-564_proposal_griff-held-out-his-empty-hand-pauline-i_2436556.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ec/tessa-dare-564_proposal_griff-held-out-his-empty-hand-pauline-i_2436556.png) > ““Griff held out his empty hand. "Pauline, I'm here asking you--begging you, if it comes to that--to take my hand. Just take my hand, and promise before God you will never let it go. I will vow the same. Can we arrange for that to happen, someday soon? In a church?" After a moment, he added in a quiet voice, "Please?”” [Tessa Dare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tessa-dare/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He pleads for a sacred promise of unwavering love, seeking a future together, possibly in a church. **In simple terms:** He asks for a lifelong, holy commitment. Key Takeaway Commit to love with faith. Themes love commitment faith Mood romantic hopeful Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - wedding planning - relationship counseling - faith-based ceremonies Key Concepts romance vows Questions to Reflect On - What promise are you willing to make? - How does faith influence your relationships? A Different Perspective Fear of rejection may hinder honesty. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Romance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/romance/) ## Related quotes > [I'm asking you, I'm begging you, could you please shut your mouth for just five minutes?" You can imagine the reaction. 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