Cease, gentle Maid, cease, cease to grieve, Thy Goddess does thy Pray'rs receive, And Providence will Thee relieve. Those, who on Providence depend, And patiently its Will attend, Shall be rewarded in the End, By Ways and Means least thought upon, That Mortals may be forc'd to own Their Help comes from the Gods alone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker advises ceasing grief as Providence will relieve the mourner.
- In plain terms
- Stop grieving because God will help you in the end.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that divine providence will provide relief eventually.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust in divine providence?
- How do you cope with grief?
Another view
Divine relief is not guaranteed and grief is natural.
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