My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.
Robert E. LeeRead
What Must I Do to Be Saved? It is impossible to ask a more weighty Question! It is deplorable that we hear it asked with no more Frequency, with nor more Agony.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of seeking answers to profound existential questions about salvation and purpose.
Cotton Mather's quote highlights a critical and often overlooked inquiry in human existence: the question of salvation. He suggests that asking what it takes to be saved is not only fundamental but deserves more contemplation and urgency from individuals. Mather's lament about the lack of frequency and seriousness with which this question is approached implies that many fail to engage deeply with their spiritual or moral dilemmas, thereby missing an essential part of human experience.
Themes
SalvationExistenceQuestionsPhilosophySelf-Reflection
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, someone can quote Mather to encourage participants to think about their life choices.
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