Joy is like restless day; but peace divine Like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord,-till perfect Day shall shine Through Peace to Light.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Joy is restless while peace is calm; the speaker seeks guidance through peace to light.
- In plain terms
- Ask for peace to guide you from restlessness to clarity.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek peace to find clarity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find peace?
- Is joy always restless?
Another view
It equates peace with silence and stillness.
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