Tears Have Tongues
Tears have a powerful voice that can convey our emotions and prayers to God, obtaining pardon and mercy.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound power of tears in his sermon 'Tears Have Tongues,' illustrating that tears are not silent but rather have a voice that reaches the ears of God. He explains that penitent tears serve as powerful prayers, acting as ambassadors that bring forth grace and mercy from the throne of God. Brooks highlights that even in silence, tears can plead for pardon and mercy, making them a unique form of communication with the divine.
Text
"The Lord has heard the voice of my weeping."
Psalm 6:8
Tears are not mutes. Tears have a voice. Tears
have tongues. Tears can speak. There is no
prayer compared to those which secret tears
make in the ears of God. Tears make the most
forcible entry into the ears of the great God of
heaven.
Penitent tears are undeniable ambassadors which
never return from the throne of grace without a
gracious answer. Tears are a kind of silent prayers,
which, though they say nothing--yet they obtain
pardon; and though they plead not a man's cause
--yet they obtain mercy at the hands of God.
Sermon Outline
- Tears Have a Voice
- The Power of Secret Tears
- The Effectiveness of Penitent Tears
- Penitent tears are undeniable ambassadors
- Tears obtain pardon and mercy from God
Key Quotes
“Tears are not mutes. Tears have a voice. Tears have tongues.” — Thomas Brooks
“There is no prayer compared to those which secret tears make in the ears of God.” — Thomas Brooks
“Tears are a kind of silent prayers, which, though they say nothing--yet they obtain pardon;” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should not underestimate the power of tears in our prayer life.
- Secret tears can be a powerful way to communicate with God when words fail.
- Tears can be a catalyst for pardon and mercy in our lives.