Quote by Wilfred Owen

I dreamed kind Jesus fouled the big-gun gears; and caused a permanent stoppage in all bolts; and buckled with a smile Mausers and Colts; and rusted every bayonet with His tears.

I dreamed kind Jesus fouled the big-gun gears; and caused a

Summary

This quote, often attributed to American poet Stephen Crane, depicts a powerful dream where Jesus intervenes in a violent conflict, specifically a war. The speaker dreams that Jesus thwarts the machinery of war, bringing about a peaceful halt by disabling guns and causing military weapons to decay. The tears shed by Jesus symbolize both his empathy for the suffering caused by war and his ability to bring about transformation through love and compassion. Overall, the quote reflects a longing for divine intervention and the hope for an end to violence and bloodshed.

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By Wilfred Owen

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