For hevene myghte nat holden it, so was it hevy of…
“For hevene myghte nat holden it, so was it hevy of hymself,Til it hadde of the erthe eten his fille.And whan it hadde of this fold flessh and blood taken,Was nevere leef upon lynde lighter therafter,And portatif and persaunt as the point of a nedle,That myghte noon armure it lette ne none heighe walles.Forthi is love ledere of the Lordes folk of hevene,And a meene, as the mair is, [inmiddes] the kyng and the commune.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The stanza describes a divine, sacrificial love that transcends earthly desire, likened to a holy offering.
In simple terms: Divine love is pure and self‑sacrificing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace selfless, spiritual love.
Themes
spirituality
sacrifice
divine love
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious devotion
- self‑sacrifice
- moral teaching
Key Concepts
allegory
medieval literature
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑sacrifice shape love?
- What is the role of the divine in human affection?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may differ; language is archaic.