Quote by Henry G. Lee

Drained of faith, I kneel and hail thee as my Lord,I ask not life, thou need not swerve the bullet,I ask but strength to ride the wave, andone more thing, teach me to hate

Drained of faith, I kneel and hail thee as my Lord,I ask not

Summary

This quote expresses a disillusionment and despair that has led the speaker to lose their faith. In their desperation, they turn to a higher power and submit themselves, acknowledging their insignificance. They request not the continuance of life, as they recognize the inevitability of death, but rather the fortitude to endure the challenges that arise and face the hardships ahead. Strikingly, the quote takes an unexpected turn towards a dark request, asking to be taught how to hate, suggesting that the speaker seeks a sort of destructive strength in their desperation.

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By Henry G. Lee

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