Children Quote by William Gurnall
““They are all such notions as never came into the heart of the wisest sophists in the world to conceive of; and therefore it is no wonder that a little child, under the preaching of the gospel, believes these mysteries which Plato and Aristotle were ignorant of, because they are not attained by our parts and industry, but communicated by divine and supernatural revelation.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Daily Devotion, 1660s
Faith is presented as a divine revelation beyond human reasoning, contrasting with philosophical ignorance.
In simple terms: Faith comes from revelation, not reason.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine insight over mere intellect.
Themes
faith
revelation
philosophy
humility
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal belief
- spiritual education
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reason and faith?
- What mysteries feel beyond human comprehension?
A Different Perspective
Human reason alone cannot grasp all truths.
