Reveal Thy presence, And let the vision and Thy beauty kill me, Behold the malady Of love is incurable Except in Thy presence and before Thy face. ~ 11
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states that the pain of love is only healed by seeing the beloved's face.
- In plain terms
- My love sickness can only be cured by seeing you.
- What can you take from it?
- Ultimate fulfillment requires direct connection with the object of desire.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the only thing that truly heals you?
- When does longing feel incurable?
Another view
Waiting for a specific vision can delay healing found in other ways.
More from John of the Cross
A thousand graces diffusing He passed through the groves in haste, And merely regarding them As He passed Clothed them with His beauty. ~ 5
Permalink to quote #6 O crystal well! Oh that on Thy silvered surface Thou wouldest mirror forth at once Those eyes desired Which are outlined in my heart! ~ 12
Permalink to quote #8 In search of my Love I will go over mountains and strands; I will gather no flowers, I will fear no wild beasts; And pass by the mighty and the frontiers. ~ 3
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