And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spiritual faith gives the vulnerable power against greater evils.
- In plain terms
- Even a weak person praying can frighten evil.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith empowers the seemingly weak.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does true power lie?
- Is faith enough to protect?
Another view
Physical weakness may still lead to harm.
More from William Cowper
What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill.
Permalink to quote #21 God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.
Permalink to quote #23 Oh! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heav'nly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb!
Permalink to quote #20
Related quotes
Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers.
J. Sidlow BaxterJ. Sidlow Baxter quote #3 'God's signs are not always the ones we look for, yet the private prayers of people, whether in our homes or in this place, are known, heard, and understood. T…
Ratu Josefa IloiloRatu Josefa Iloilo quote #4 Only so you can appeal to your God and pray Him to support and bless your courage, your work, your perseverance, your strength, your resolution, and with all t…
Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler quote #44