Come up Quote by William James
“Voices of the glorified urge us onward. They who have passed from the semblances of time to the realities of eternity call upon us to advance. The rest that awaits us invites us forward. We do not pine for our rest before God wills it. We long for no inglorious rest. We are thankful rather for the invaluable training of difficulty, the loving discipline of danger and strife. Yet in the midst of it all the prospect of rest invites us heavenward. Through all, and above all, God cries, "Go forward!" "Come up higher!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Varieties of Religious Experience, William James, 1902
The quote urges perseverance, seeing hardship as divine training, and calls believers to keep moving toward higher spiritual goals.
In simple terms: Keep moving forward, seeing challenges as spiritual growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace difficulty as training for higher purpose.
Themes
perseverance
spirituality
growth
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- career setbacks
- spiritual practice
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
Divine purpose
discipline
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance striving with necessary rest?
- What does “higher purpose” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the need for rest and self‑care, leading to burnout.
