Christianity Quote by Anonymous
““If we have never sought, we seek Thee now; Thine eyes burn through the dark, our only stars; We must have sight of thorn-pricks on Thy brow, We must have Thee, O Jesus of the Scars. The heavens frighten us; they are too calm; In all the universe we have no place. Our wounds are hurting us; where is the balm? Lord Jesus, by Thy Scars, we claim Thy grace. If, when the doors are shut, Thou drawest near, Only reveal those hands, that side of Thine; We know to-day what wounds are, have no fear, Show us Thy Scars, we know the countersign. The other gods were strong; but Thou wast weak; They rode, but Thou didst stumble to a throne; But to our wounds only God’s wounds can speak, And not a god has wounds, but Thou alone.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed Spiritual Lament, unknown date
The poet pleads for divine healing, seeing Christ’s suffering as a source of grace amid personal wounds.
In simple terms: Seeking comfort in the wounds of a higher power.
Key Takeaway
Look to shared suffering for solace.
Themes
faith
suffering
redemption
Mood
hopeful
somber
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- counseling
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual healing
miracle
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “Scars” symbolize for you?
- How can you find strength within yourself?
A Different Perspective
Relying on external salvation may overlook personal agency.
