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What does it mean?
The author praises high ideals loved by Plato and Milton, hoping they will be realized in a future religious era.
In plain terms
These are holy hopes loved by great thinkers that will come true when Christ returns.
What can you take from it?
Hold onto high ideals even if they seem far off.

Where it applies

  • religious writing
  • discussing ideals
  • future hope

Putting it to work

  • maintaining faith
  • seeking justice
  • spiritual comfort

Questions to consider

  • What dreams do you hold as holy?
  • How do you handle delayed hope?

Another view

It relies on a specific religious timeline that may not happen.

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