Sad hours and glad hours, and all hours, pass over; One…
“Sad hours and glad hours, and all hours, pass over; One thing unshaken stays: Life, that hath Death for spouse, hath Chance for lover; Whereby decays Each thing save one thing: - mid this strife diurnal Of hourly change begot, Love that is God-born, bides as God eternal, And changes not; - Nor means a tinseled dream pursuing lovers Find altered by-and-bye, When, with possession, time anon discovers Trapped dreams must die, - For he that visions God, of mankind gathers One manlike trait alone, And reverently imputes to Him a father's Love for his son.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s cycles of joy and sorrow are constant, yet love remains an unchanging divine force amidst change.
In simple terms: Love stays constant despite life’s ups and downs.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love’s steadiness.
Themes
life
love
transience
divine
change
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- celebration
- relationships
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
eternal love
human mortality
spiritual constancy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize love’s permanence in daily life?
- What does “God-born love” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Love may be idealized, overlooking practical realities.