Quote by Charlotte Bronte
Firm, faithful, and devoted, full of energy and zeal, and truth, he labors for his race; he clears their painful way to improvement; he hews down like a giant the prejudices of creed and caste that encumber it. He may be stern; he may be exacting; he may be ambitious yet; but his is the sternness of the warrior Greatheart, who guards his pilgrim convoy from the onslaught of Apollyon. His is the exaction of the apostle, who speaks but for Christ, when he says, Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. His is the ambition of the high master-spirit, which aims to fill a place in the first rank of those who are redeemed from the earth -- who stand without fault before the throne of God, who share the last mighty victories of the Lamb, who are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Summary
This quote describes a person, referred to as "he," who is determined and dedicated to the betterment of his race. He tirelessly works to overcome societal prejudices, advocating for equality and progress. Although he may come across as strict, demanding, and ambitious, his strictness is compared to the protection of a warrior guarding his allies from harm, and his ambition is aimed at achieving a high level of spiritual righteousness. He aspires to be among the chosen few who attain salvation, standing faultless before the throne of God.
Topics
Evangelism
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