There thou wilt show me That which my soul desired; And there Thou wilt give at once, O Thou, my life! That which Thou gavest me the other day. ~ 38
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The soul anticipates a future meeting where it will receive its deepest desire and life itself from God.
- In plain terms
- You will show me what I want and give me life again.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine fulfillment awaits those who seek God.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your soul truly desire?
- How do you prepare for divine encounter?
Another view
The quote assumes a specific mystical relationship that may not resonate with all believers.
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