I say that we are wound With mercy round and round As if with air.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mercy surrounds people constantly like air, binding them closely.
- In plain terms
- Mercy is everywhere around us like the air.
- What can you take from it?
- Mercy is always present.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does mercy wrap around you?
- Where can you find grace?
Another view
Mercy is not always felt or visible.
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