Comparing Hell’s Heart to Heaven’s Heart
Herman Melville wrote a classic novel Moby Dick about Captain Ahab who was grievously injured by the white whale and then devotes the rest of his life in revenge and spite to slay the whale despite what it might cost him and those around him. In contrast, I wanted to write about the love of Jesus who devoted all of his life to save us. On the left are the last words of Ahab as he dies in his revenge.
Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee. Sink all coffins and all hearses to one common pool! and since neither can be mine, let me then tow to pieces, while still chasing thee, though tied to thee, thou damned whale! Thus, I give up the spear!
From Herman Melville’s Moby Dick Ahab speaking as he dies trying to get his revenge on the whale who injured him.
From Heaven’s Heart
A poem by Dean Jeris
Towards thee I come with a heart full of grace and mercy.
To you who are my beloved children, lost and wandering, looking for me.
For love’s sake I freely give my last breath and last drop of blood for thee.
From Heaven’s heart I die in love for you to set you free.
Break free of every chain!
Rise up out of every grave!
Walk away from death in new life and joy that I bring!
Now, all of heaven is yours to be with your brothers and sisters.
Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.