From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend - Path, motive, guide, original and end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We originate from the great God, and we return to Him; He is the path, motive, guide, origin, and end.
- In plain terms
- God is our source and destination, guiding everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize a higher purpose in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does seeing God as both start and end imply?
- How does this view affect daily actions?
Another view
It assumes belief in a specific deity.
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