If we have never sought, we seek Thee now; Thine eyes burn…
““If we have never sought, we seek Thee now; Thine eyes burn through the dark, our only stars; We must have sight of thorn-pricks on Thy brow, We must have Thee, O Jesus of the Scars. The heavens frighten us; they are too calm; In all the universe we have no place. Our wounds are hurting us; where is the balm? Lord Jesus, by Thy Scars, we claim Thy grace. If, when the doors are shut, Thou drawest near, Only reveal those hands, that side of Thine; We know to-day what wounds are, have no fear, Show us Thy Scars, we know the countersign. The other gods were strong; but Thou wast weak; They rode, but Thou didst stumble to a throne; But to our wounds only God’s wounds can speak, And not a god has wounds, but Thou alone.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet pleads for divine healing, seeing Christ’s suffering as a source of grace amid personal wounds.
In simple terms: Seeking comfort in the wounds of a higher power.
Key Takeaway
Look to shared suffering for solace.
Themes
faith
suffering
redemption
Mood
hopeful
somber
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- counseling
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual healing
miracle
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “Scars” symbolize for you?
- How can you find strength within yourself?
A Different Perspective
Relying on external salvation may overlook personal agency.