Written at the Bottom of a Crucifix

"Written at the Bottom of a Crucifix"

by Victor Hugo; translated by Geoffrey Barto

You who cry, come to this God, for He cries.

You who suffer, come to Him, for He cures.

You who tremble, come to Him, for He smiles.

You who pass, come to Him, for He remains.

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Ecrit en bas d'un crucifix

Vous qui pleurez, venez à ce Dieu, car il pleure.

Vous qui souffrez, venez à lui, car il guérit.

Vous qui tremblez, venez à lui, car il sourit.

Vous qui passez, venez à lui, car il demeure.

Text source:  Les Contemplations III:  Les luttes et les rêves

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