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Christianity Quote by Thomas De Witt Talmage

“At the beginning God said: "Let there be light," and light was, and light is, and light shall be. So Christianity is rolling on, and it is going to warm all nations, and all nations are to bask in its light. Men may shut the window-blinds so they cannot see it, or they may smoke the pipe of…” quote by Thomas De Witt Talmage
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“At the beginning God said: "Let there be light," and light was, and light is, and light shall be. So Christianity is rolling on, and it is going to warm all nations, and all nations are to bask in its light. Men may shut the window-blinds so they cannot see it, or they may smoke the pipe of speculation until they are shadowed under their own vaporing; but the Lord God is a sun!”

Thomas De Witt Talmage

About This Quote

Source Sermon: "The Light of God", 1885

Divine light is eternal and universal, overcoming human ignorance and doubt.

In simple terms: God’s light is ever‑present.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual illumination.

Themes

faith spirituality light

Mood

reverent inspirational

Type

theological motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community worship
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology eternal truth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith and reason?
  • What does “light” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith may ignore critical thinking.

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