Still falls the Rain At the feet of the Starved Man hung upon the Cross. Christ that each day, each night, nails there, have mercy on us -
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suffering persists constantly, linked to religious imagery of sacrifice and a plea for mercy.
- In plain terms
- Pain happens every day like a sacrifice, and we need mercy.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering is constant and universal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is suffering a daily sacrifice?
- How do we ask for mercy?
Another view
It relies heavily on specific religious symbolism.
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