Did any of you, parents, ever hear your child wake from…
“Did any of you, parents, ever hear your child wake from sleep with some panic fear and shriek the mother's name through the darkness? Was not that a more powerful appeal than all words? And, depend upon it, that the soul which cries aloud on God, "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," though it have "no language but a cry," will never call in vain.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A child's terrified cry for mother is a more powerful appeal than any spoken word, and such a soul's cry to God will never be in vain.
In simple terms: A child's panic cry is more powerful than words, and a soul's cry to God is never wasted.
Key Takeaway
Listen to the raw, instinctive cries of the heart.
Themes
faith
parenthood
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parental comfort
- spiritual counseling
- grief support
- childbirth
- panic attacks
Key Concepts
existential yearning
divine connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize instinctive cries for help?
- When does a cry become a prayer?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may not translate across cultures or secular contexts.