I take this pain, Lord Jesus, From Thine own hand; The…
“I take this pain, Lord Jesus, From Thine own hand; The strength to bear it bravely Thou wilt command. I am too weak for effort. So let me rest, In hush of sweet submission On Thine own breast.”
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 asks for divine help to endure suffering, seeking strength through surrender rather than personal effort.
In simple terms: Ask Jesus for strength to bear pain through surrender
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine aid during hardship
Themes
faith
humility
ufferinguffering
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
hymn
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal illness
- grief
- spiritual crisis
- caregiving
- mental health
Key Concepts
surrender
spiritual reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can surrender coexist with personal agency?
- What does “strength” mean when it comes from faith?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on external comfort may limit personal resilience.