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The Power and Virtue of Mercy: A Reflection on Its Divine Significance
The Gentle Rain of Mercy
The discourse begins with a poetic depiction of mercy as "not strained", comparing it to a gentle rain descending from Heaven. This metaphor highlights mercy's softness, ease, and natural grace, emphasizing that it flows effortlessly from divine realms to touch the earthly domain. Unlike force or coercion, mercy is depicted as a benign, nourishing presence that sustains and heals.