When the heart is hard and parched up, come upon me with a…
“When the heart is hard and parched up, come upon me with a shower of mercy. When grace is lost from life, come with a burst of song. When tumultuous work raises its din on all sides shutting me out from beyond, come to me, my lord of silence, with thy peace and rest. When my beggarly heart sits crouched, shut up in a corner, break open the door, my king, and come with the ceremony of a king. When desire blinds the mind with delusion and dust, O thou holy one, thou wakeful, come with thy light and thy thunder.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A plea for divine mercy, peace, and illumination during hardship and longing.
In simple terms: Ask for mercy, peace, and light in trouble.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine comfort and guidance.
Themes
spirituality
longing
hope
faith
redemption
Mood
contemplative
yearning
reverent
Type
prayer
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- creative block
- emotional distress
- desire for clarity
Key Concepts
Divine mercy
inner peace
spiritual illumination
kingly ceremony
light and thunder
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you invite peace in moments of turmoil?
- What rituals help you feel divine presence?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone may not bring true peace without surrender.