Behold Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“Here 'neath veils, my Saviour darkly I behold; To my thirsting spirit all thy light unfold; Face to face in heaven let me come to thee, And the blessed vision of thy glory see.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown religious verse, likely 13th century mystic poetry
The speaker longs for a direct, intimate encounter with the divine, seeking spiritual illumination and communion with God's glory.
In simple terms: Desire for personal encounter with God.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper spiritual connection.
Themes
spirituality
longing
divine encounter
faith
Mood
awe
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditative contemplation
- seeking divine guidance
Key Concepts
Mysticism
theology
vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cultivate personal encounters with the divine?
- What does “face to face” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Such visions may be metaphorical, not literal experiences.
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