Anglican Quote by Urban Tigner Holmes
““We are at our best when we love the Lord and his church more than our style of life. We do not believe in our country, right or wrong. If evil has such a grip upon the institutions of government, we know that evil must be overthrown by one means or another. We are not monarchists, republicans or socialists, although our membership includes them all and more. We are pilgrims, who want to pass through a land that will support our journey to the Kingdom; and, if need be, the noblest of us will choose to occupy that land for a bit shorter time than usual rather than deny the Lord of the Kingdom.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious gathering, 1990s
Commitment to spiritual values outweighs political or material affiliations.
In simple terms: Faith over politics.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual community.
Themes
faith
politics
community
pilgrimage
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church involvement
- social activism
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
political disengagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “pilgrimage” mean for you?
- How can faith inform civic responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on spirituality may ignore practical civic duties.
