Prayer Quote by William Shakespeare
““O then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do: They pray: grant thou, lest faith turn to dispair.””
About This Quote
Source Play: King Lear, Act 5, Scene 3, 1605
A plea for prayer to prevent faith from turning into despair, urging divine help when human effort fails.
In simple terms: Ask for divine help when hope fades.
Key Takeaway
Seek prayer in moments of doubt.
Themes
faith
despair
prayer
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
spiritual
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual struggle
- loss of hope
- seeking comfort
Key Concepts
theology
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain faith in hardship?
- When is prayer insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not change external circumstances, only internal resolve.
