Christ Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
“For Christ plays in ten thousand places,/ Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his/ To the Father through the features of men’s faces.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Windhover, 1877
The poem celebrates Christ’s divine presence reflected in human beauty, suggesting that all creation mirrors the divine.
In simple terms: Christ is reflected in human beauty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divinity in everyday people.
Themes
faith
beauty
reflection
divinity
Mood
contemplative
inspired
reverent
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- church services
- art appreciation
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
aesthetics
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing the divine in others change behavior?
- What aspects of humanity reflect spiritual truth?
A Different Perspective
Divine reflection may be overlooked in mundane life.
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