Skip to content

Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the…

“Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” quote by Isaac Watts
Download Open image
“Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!”

Isaac Watts

About This Quote

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

Even when guilty, divine grace and love are offered beyond our sins.

In simple terms: Grace and love surpass our crimes.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine grace despite faults.

Themes

grace forgiveness love sin redemption

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • confession
  • prayer
  • moral failure
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

theology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we accept grace when unworthy?
  • What role does love play in forgiveness?
A Different Perspective

Grace may be questioned in severe wrongdoing.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Isaac Watts

Explore all 130 Isaac Watts quotes

More And love quotes

Browse all 2,635 And love quotes