Cease Quote by Phineas Fletcher
“Drop, drop, slow tears, and bathe those beauteous feet Which brought from heaven the news and prince of peace. Cease not, wet eyes, his mercies to entreat; To cry for vengeance sin doth never cease; In your deep floods drown all my faults and fears, Nor let his eye see sin but through my tears.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Divine Poem by Phineas Fletcher, 1630
The speaker pleads for divine mercy, using tears as a conduit for forgiveness and protection against sin.
In simple terms: Seek mercy through sincere tears.
Key Takeaway
Offer heartfelt sorrow for forgiveness.
Themes
mercy
faith
redemption
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
spiritual
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual cleansing
Key Concepts
theology
emotional expression
Questions to Reflect On
- Can genuine remorse alter divine judgment?
- How does vulnerability affect spiritual healing?
A Different Perspective
Tears may not change divine will.
