Quote by John of the Cross

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

Reveal Thy presence, And let the vision and Thy beauty kill

Summary

This quote expresses a yearning for a divine presence that is so powerful and all-encompassing that it becomes overwhelming. The speaker longs to experience the beauty and presence of a higher power to the point of being consumed by it. They suggest that love itself is a persistent longing that can only be fulfilled in the presence of this divine entity, emphasizing the idea that true fulfillment and healing can only be found in connection with a higher power.

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Beauty Love Vision

By John of the Cross

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