O God within my breast, Almighty, ever-present Deity! Life - that in me has rest, As I - undying Life - have power in Thee!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker addresses God within as the source of undying life and power.
- In plain terms
- God lives inside me and gives me life.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the divine as an internal source of vitality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find life?
- How do you connect with the divine?
Another view
It presumes a personal deity exists within each person.
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