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Artillery Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon

“A child's cry touches a father's heart, and our King is the Father of his people. If we can do no more than cry it will bring omnipotence to our aid. A cry is the native language of a spiritually needy soul; it has done with fine phrases and long orations, and it takes to sobs and moans; and so…” quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
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““A child's cry touches a father's heart, and our King is the Father of his people. If we can do no more than cry it will bring omnipotence to our aid. A cry is the native language of a spiritually needy soul; it has done with fine phrases and long orations, and it takes to sobs and moans; and so, indeed, it grasps the most potent of all weapons, for heaven always yields to such artillery.””

Charles H. Spurgeon

About This Quote

A cry is depicted as a powerful, primal expression of spiritual need, capable of invoking divine assistance.

In simple terms: Crying is a spiritual weapon.

Key Takeaway

Allow vulnerability to seek help.

Themes

spirituality emotion faith

Mood

hopeful solemn

Type

inspirational theological

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • grief counseling
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does vulnerability affect faith?
  • When is silent prayer more effective?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on prayer may not replace action.

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