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“Not she with trait'rous kiss her Saviour stung, Not she denied him with unholy tongue; She, while apostles shrank, could danger brave, Last at his cross and earliest at his grave.” quote by Eaton Stannard Barrett
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“Not she with trait'rous kiss her Saviour stung, Not she denied him with unholy tongue; She, while apostles shrank, could danger brave, Last at his cross and earliest at his grave.”

Eaton Stannard Barrett

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A saintly figure faces danger and denial yet remains brave, highlighting sacrifice and steadfastness amid adversity.

In simple terms: Courage persists despite denial and danger.

Key Takeaway

Embrace steadfast bravery.

Themes

courage sacrifice denial danger faithfulness

Mood

heroic solemn inspirational

Type

Apostles:1 Brave:1 Bravery:1 Crosses:1 Danger:1 Denied:1 Graves:1 Kissing:1 Lasts:1 Saviour:1 Tongue:1 Traits:1 Apostles Shrank:1 Saviour Stung:1 Tongue Apostles:1 Brave Cross:1

When to use this quote

  • sermons
  • historical study
  • personal reflection
  • artistic depiction

Key Concepts

theology history literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels bravery in the face of denial?
  • How does denial affect faith?
A Different Perspective

Heroic narratives can oversimplify suffering.

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