Tears of a Clown
Tears of a clown Pagliacci and Grimaldi:
Joseph Grimaldi lived from 1779-1837 and the story exists that he was once sad enough to see a doctor who advised him in order to raise his spirits that he go to see a clown who made everybody laugh called Grimaldi.
Terence "Spike" Milligan could make people laugh and was highly regarded amongst even his fellow comedians. He was very open about his very dark experiences with depression.
It is believed amongst many therapists that honesty about one's condition is what is beneficial to recovery.
It is the same with God's great salvation, in order to receive it we must cease to pretend that there is nothing wrong with our condition as sinners before a Holy God. Comparing ourselves with others whom we regard as worse than ourselves and surviving on moral outrage for the worse deeds of others will not help our cause.
The character Canio in the opera Pagliacci must go on stage and act the part of the clown even though he carries a heavy heart for unrequited love.
There seems to be no known cure for the condition but it is characterised by hopelessness.
The Gospel helps many a soul. A saying from one who is saved " I'm happier now when I'm sad than I was before when I was glad".
That may be helpful but a verse from Scripture, the Living Word of God, has power to reach the core of your soul.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"
The Book of Acts Chapter 16 verse 31
Joseph Grimaldi lived from 1779-1837 and the story exists that he was once sad enough to see a doctor who advised him in order to raise his spirits that he go to see a clown who made everybody laugh called Grimaldi.
Grimaldi was reported to say: "I'm the clown".
It is not a rare thing for comedians to be well known sufferers of what we call depression.
Terence "Spike" Milligan could make people laugh and was highly regarded amongst even his fellow comedians. He was very open about his very dark experiences with depression.
It is believed amongst many therapists that honesty about one's condition is what is beneficial to recovery.
It is the same with God's great salvation, in order to receive it we must cease to pretend that there is nothing wrong with our condition as sinners before a Holy God. Comparing ourselves with others whom we regard as worse than ourselves and surviving on moral outrage for the worse deeds of others will not help our cause.
The character Canio in the opera Pagliacci must go on stage and act the part of the clown even though he carries a heavy heart for unrequited love.
There seems to be no known cure for the condition but it is characterised by hopelessness.
The Gospel helps many a soul. A saying from one who is saved " I'm happier now when I'm sad than I was before when I was glad".
That may be helpful but a verse from Scripture, the Living Word of God, has power to reach the core of your soul.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved"
The Book of Acts Chapter 16 verse 31