Nid ydyw Duw mor greulon Ag y dywaid hen ddynion. Ni chyll Duw enaid gwr mwyn, Er caru gwraig na morwyn. Tripheth a gerir drwy'r byd: Gwraig a hinon ac iechyd. Merch sydd decaf blodeuyn Yn y nef ond Duw ei hun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A Welsh poem describing God as gentle and listing life's essentials.
- In plain terms
- God is kind and loves good people.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in divine kindness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is God kind to all?
- What matters most in life?
Another view
Religious views vary widely on divine cruelty.
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