Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Ah! dearest Jesus, Holy Child,Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,Within my heart, that it may beA quiet chamber kept for thee.

Ah! dearest Jesus, Holy Child,Make thee a bed, soft, undefil

Summary

This quote is a plea to Jesus, asking him to find a place within the heart of the speaker. The speaker acknowledges Jesus as the Holy Child, and desires to create a pure and peaceful space within their heart for Jesus to dwell in. The imagery of a soft and undefiled bed represents the speaker's intention to keep their heart a tranquil and welcoming place for Jesus to rest. It conveys a deeply personal and intimate desire to invite Jesus into one's innermost being.

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By Martin Luther King Jr.

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