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Darkness Quote by William Stevenson

“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’ And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.’ . . .” quote by William Stevenson
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““Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’ And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.’ . . .””

William Stevenson

About This Quote

Encourages trusting divine guidance over rational certainty, suggesting faith offers deeper safety than visible light.

In simple terms: Faith can be safer than knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty with trust.

Themes

faith trust the unknown

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

aphilosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • spiritual practice
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

spirituality existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prefer certainty or faith?
  • How do you find safety in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can ignore practical risks.

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