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“Thou, Everlasting Strength, hast set Thyself forth to bear our burdens. May we bear Thy cross, and bearing that; find there is nothing else to bear; and touching that cross, find that instead of taking away our strength, it adds thereto. Give us faith for darkness, for trouble, for sorrow, for…” quote by Henry Ward Beecher
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“Thou, Everlasting Strength, hast set Thyself forth to bear our burdens. May we bear Thy cross, and bearing that; find there is nothing else to bear; and touching that cross, find that instead of taking away our strength, it adds thereto. Give us faith for darkness, for trouble, for sorrow, for bereavement, for disappointment; give us a faith that will abide though the earth itself should pass away--a faith for living, a faith for dying.”

Henry Ward Beecher

About This Quote

Faith is portrayed as a source of strength that grows when burdens are shared, offering resilience through hardship and mortality.

In simple terms: Faith strengthens when we share burdens.

Key Takeaway

Lean on shared faith in tough times.

Themes

faith resilience burden sharing

Mood

comforting hopeful

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief support
  • religious practice

Key Concepts

spirituality community suffering hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What burdens can you share with others?
  • How does shared faith change your perspective?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not ease all pain and can be challenged by doubt.

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