'Tis sorrow builds the shining ladder up, Whose golden…
“'Tis sorrow builds the shining ladder up, Whose golden rounds are our calamities, Whereon our firm feet planting, nearer God The spirit climbs, and hath its eyes unsealed. True it is that Death's face seems stern and cold When he is sent to summon those we love; But all God's angels come to us disguised; Sorrow and sickness, poverty and death, One after another, lift their frowning masks, And we behold the Seraph's face beneath, All radiant with the Glory and the calm Of having looked upon the front of God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sorrow and hardship reveal divine truth, showing that suffering can lead to spiritual insight and peace
In simple terms: Hardship uncovers deeper spiritual truth
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as pathways to spiritual growth
Themes
suffering
spirituality
truth
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- faith journeys
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
theodicy
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can pain become a catalyst for growth?
- What practices help you find meaning in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may not always result in clear spiritual insight