Quote by Alexander Maclaren

The tears of Christ are the pity of God. The gentleness of Jesus is the long-suffering of God. The tenderness of Jesus is the love of God. He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.

The tears of Christ are the pity of God. The gentleness of J

Summary

In this quote, the speaker highlights the idea that the emotions and actions displayed by Jesus Christ on earth reflect the attributes and nature of God. The tears shed by Christ represent God's compassion towards humanity, while his gentleness symbolizes God's patience with human suffering. Additionally, the tenderness Jesus exhibits represents the love that God holds for all creation. By suggesting that seeing Jesus is equivalent to seeing the Father, the quote emphasizes the close relationship between Jesus and God, suggesting that Jesus functions as a reflection of God's character and intentions.

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