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God contains among others: The Holy Spirit

See also Allah, Divine light, God's Kingdom, heaven

Description of this motif: "God" is the God of christianity, which in the eyes of Andersen is the God of all people. Andersen's religious were not dogmatic, and he never accepted the dogma of the trinity; God is for Andersen one, and he never speaks of the Holy Ghost. He considered Jesus to be a chosen man.

Example 1:

Folks say that the age of miracles is past, but that is not true. The age of miracles is still with us, in our souls; it is there that revelations come to man. Although the world may seem arid and desolate, God's fountain of mercy spouts forth within it. Life flourishes, and through inspired music, through poetry and science, God will unfold miracles for us until the Judgment Day.

Example 2:

Folks say that our feelings and thoughts arise from the motions and vibrations of our nerves – now inspiration, now happiness, now pain. Each one of us is but an instrument. Yes, indeed, but who touches the strings and makes them vibrate and tremble? God's invisible spirit.

Comment on this quote: Identical with a quote from "The New Century's Goddess", 1861.

Example 3:

Folks say – and this is supposed to be quite true – that the other day one of the severe art critics stood by the seashore watching the waves.

"This is superb," he said, "superb and right!" And our Lord took off His hat and answered, "Thank you, Herr Professor!"