Feel, my children, feel; feel for the poor, the ignorant…
“Feel, my children, feel; feel for the poor, the ignorant, the downtrodden; feel till the heart stops and the brain reels and you think you will go mad; then pour the soul out at the feet of the Lord, and then will come power, help and indomitable energy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Deep empathy for suffering can transform into spiritual power and divine assistance when surrendered to the divine.
In simple terms: Empathy leads to divine strength.
Cultivate compassion and surrender.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- social work
- personal crisis
- healing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn empathy into concrete help?
- What does surrender mean to you?
May overlook practical action in favor of feeling.