Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Santa Teresa's Bookmark

from The Spanish Of Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa's Bookmark - meaning Summary

Solace in Divine Constancy

This brief, prayer-like poem offers consolatory instruction: do not be disturbed or afraid because worldly things pass while God remains constant. It counsels patient endurance as the path to achieving what matters, asserting that possession of God removes lack and makes God alone sufficient. The tone is didactic and comforting, directing readers toward spiritual steadiness in the face of change and trial.

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Let nothing disturb thee, Nothing affright thee All things are passing; God never changeth; Patient endurance Attaineth to all things; Who God possesseth In nothing is wanting; Alone God sufficeth.

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