--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Come to earth to taste our sadness, He…" description: "\"Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end. By His life He brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches wit..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/158/charles-wesley-13426_born_come-to-earth-to-taste-our-sadness-he-wh_136727.jpg" --- # Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew… ![“Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end. By His life He brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall. This, the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.” quote by Charles Wesley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/158/charles-wesley-13426_born_come-to-earth-to-taste-our-sadness-he-wh_136727.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/158/charles-wesley-13426_born_come-to-earth-to-taste-our-sadness-he-wh_136727.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/158/charles-wesley-13426_born_come-to-earth-to-taste-our-sadness-he-wh_136727.jpg) > “Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end. By His life He brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall. This, the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.” [Charles Wesley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-wesley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Christ’s humble birth and divine role bring joy and redemption, surpassing worldly wealth. **In simple terms:** Christ’s birth brings joy and redemption. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual fulfillment over material riches. Themes faith redemption humility Mood reverent hopeful Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - worship - personal reflection - community service - ethical living Key Concepts theology spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How does humility influence your daily actions? - What does redemption mean to you? 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