The moon is setand the Pleiades; Middle ofthe night, time passes by,I lie alone.
SapphoRead
I am, as ever, a poor sinner, a captive of eternal love, running by the side of His triumphal chariot, and I have no desire to be anything else as long as I live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep, loving devotion to God, highlighting the humility of the speaker as a sinner embraced by divine love.
In this quote, Nicolaus Zinzendorf conveys a profound sense of humility and gratitude for experiencing God's eternal love. By identifying himself as a 'poor sinner,' he acknowledges his imperfections while simultaneously embracing the role of a faithful servant who finds joy in being close to God's glory. The metaphor of 'running by the side of His triumphal chariot' suggests that he willingly follows the path of divine love and victory, valuing this spiritual journey above all else.
Themes
LoveSinnerHumilityDevotionFaith
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to illustrate the profound nature of God's love for humanity.
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