O Carpenter of Nazareth, Whose mother was a village maid, Shall we, Thy children, blow our breath In scorn on any humble trade? Have pity on our foolishness And give us eyes, that we may see Beneath the shopman's clumsy dress The splendor of humanity!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A prayer to Jesus asking for the ability to see the dignity in humble work and tradespeople.
- In plain terms
- Please help us respect all jobs and see the human value in every worker.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat every profession with respect and recognize the humanity in every worker.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge people by their work?
- Do you respect all trades?
Another view
It may overlook systemic issues that make certain jobs undervalued.
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