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Ah, when shall come love's courage to be strong! Tell me…

“Ah, when shall come love's courage to be strong! Tell me, O Lord--tell me, O Lord, how long Are we to keep Christ writhing on the cross!” quote by Edwin Arlington Robinson
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“Ah, when shall come love's courage to be strong! Tell me, O Lord--tell me, O Lord, how long Are we to keep Christ writhing on the cross!”

Edwin Arlington Robinson

About This Quote

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

The speaker pleads for divine intervention to end Christ’s suffering, expressing deep spiritual anguish.

In simple terms: He asks God to end Christ’s pain.

Key Takeaway

Seek comfort in faith during suffering.

Themes

faith suffering hope spirituality

Mood

lamenting hopeful

Type

religious poetic

When to use this quote

  • prayer groups
  • grief counseling
  • liturgical services
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

Redemption divine compassion human anguish

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this suffering reveal about human hope?
  • How can faith transform personal pain?
A Different Perspective

The plea may reflect human projection onto divine narratives rather than divine agency.

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