Above the clouds Quote by Felicia Hemans
“Christ hath arisen! O mountain peaks, attest- Witness, resounding glen and torrent wave! The immortal courage in the human breast Sprung from that victory-tell how oft the brave To camp midst rock and cave, Nerved by those words, their struggling faith have borne, Planting the cross on high above the clouds of morn!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Christian Soldier” by Felicia Hemans, 1819
The poem celebrates triumph over adversity, linking human courage to divine victory and encouraging steadfast faith in hardship.
In simple terms: Courage comes from divine victory and faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith and courage in trials.
Themes
faith
courage
triumph
adversity
spirituality
Mood
uplifting
determined
spiritual
Type
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- battlefields
- mountain climbs
- spiritual crises
- personal loss
Key Concepts
Christian symbolism
heroic perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape your response to hardship?
- What personal victories inspire your courage?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not protect against all suffering.
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