Delight Quote by Venerable Bede
“And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so Thou wouldst mercifully grant me to attain one day to Thee, the fountain of all wisdom and to appear forever before Thy face.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Medieval Christian devotion
A prayer asking for divine wisdom and the chance to be in God's presence forever, emphasizing humility and desire for knowledge.
In simple terms: Ask God for wisdom and eternal closeness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and seek divine guidance.
Themes
faith
wisdom
humility
Mood
devout
hopeful
Type
religious
contemplative
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- monastic study
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wisdom mean to you?
- How do you balance humility with the pursuit of knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve ultimate wisdom without divine grace.
![“As far as concerned the apostasy, indeed, He redeems us righteously from it by His own blood; but as regards us who have been redeemed, [He does this] graciously. For we have given nothing to Him previously, nor does He desire anything from us, as if He stood in need of it; but we do stand in need…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/727/the-church-fathers-1438_parenting_as-far-as-concerned-the-apostasy-indeed_248243.jpg)
