# Christ — Verses on Various Occasions character guide > Christ in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman. **Role:** major **Also known as:** O Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, thou, Thy, Thou, Thee, Himself **First appearance:** 0000-epigraph ## Who they are The Word that runs through every land as sword and fire, whose name is both awful mercy and a wound the proud refuse to touch. ## Relationships ### [Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/angel) _professional_ Angel and Christ share a celestial hierarchy, with Angel serving as a messenger or attendant to Christ. ### [Dear Frank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/dear_frank) _friendship_ Christ and Dear Frank have a personal, affectionate bond, likely representing a close disciple or friend. ### [Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/angel) _professional_ Angel and Christ share a celestial hierarchy, with Angel serving as a messenger or attendant to Christ. ### [Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/angel) _professional_ Angel and Christ share a celestial hierarchy, with Angel serving as a messenger or attendant to Christ. ### [Dear Frank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/dear_frank) _friendship_ Christ and Dear Frank have a personal, affectionate bond, likely representing a close disciple or friend. ## In the story ### [Verses on Various Occasions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/verses-on-various-occasions) Addressed as 'O Christ' and 'Jesus,' central figure of faith and redemption. ### [I: Solitude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/i-solitude) Referenced in the whisper 'It is I; be not afraid' and as the one who comes to save at judgment. ### [To F. W. N.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/iv-to-f-w-n) The Saviour in whom the mother placed her hope and who will own His saints before the Father's throne. ### [IX: Consolations in Bereavement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/ix-consolations-in-bereavement) Implied as the Saviour who bears witness and prepares the soul for eternal shore. ### [A Picture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/x-a-picture) Referred to as the Master and Savior who calls the maiden and will gather the saints. ### [XIV: The Hidden Ones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xiv-the-hidden-ones) Christ rears His throne within the secret heart, apart from the haughty world. ### [XV: Thanksgiving](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xv-thanksgiving) Referenced through the spear-pierced side and thorn-encompass'd head as a model of suffering love. ### [XVII: Epiphany-Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xvii-epiphany-eve) Christ is referenced as the one who broke the grave's stern seal and as the King to whom tribute is brought; also as the one who trod the narrow road. ### [XXIII: The Brand of Cain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xxiii-the-brand-of-cain) Implored as 'Saviour' to wash away the shame of sin. ### [XXVI: Zeal and Purity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xxvi-zeal-and-purity) Christ is the one who must atone for the soul that the speaker might slight. ### [XXVII: The Gift of Preserverance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xxvii-the-gift-of-preserverance) Christ speaks to the speaker, delivering the stern lesson that even holiest deeds cannot shield the soul from God. ### [XXIX: Bondage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xxix-bondage) Referenced as the Redeemer Lord whose deeds are all-loving. ### [XXXI: Angelic Guidance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xxxi-angelic-guidance) The one with whom the thoughtful mind walks, and who half unveils His face to those who follow Him. ### [XXXV: Private Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xxxv-private-judgment) The one who blessed the path and provided prophets for His creed. ### [XLVIII: The Course of Truth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xlviii-the-course-of-truth) Raised from the dead and revealed to chosen witnesses. ### [Christmas Without Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xlix-christmas-without-christ) The High Priest whose absence from the feast is lamented; He will return in judgment. ### [Behind the Veil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lviii-behind-the-veil) Christ's message is delivered by a simple preacher. ### [LX: Sensitiveness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lx-sensitiveness) The Saviour who calls the speaker to rise and do their best. ### [Humiliation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxii-humiliation) The Savior whose Cross the speaker desires to share. ### [LXV: Joseph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxv-joseph) Referred to as the Eternal Son and the Substance that came, laying aside its beaming front to bear willing shame. ### [LXVI: Superstition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxvi-superstition) Addresses Christ as 'Lord and Christ' and 'Thou Fount of love and light'; the speaker resolves to stand before His awful eyes. ### [LXIX: Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxix-hope) Referred to as 'Him who was to come' and 'the Lord' who has come and gone. ### [Sympathy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxxviii-sympathy) Addressed as 'Saviour,' the one whose eyes are all-divine and heart all-human, capable of true sympathy. ### [LXXX: Day-Labourers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxxx-day-labourers) Christ is the one who finished the work of grace, the ultimate laborer. ### [XCI: Samaria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xci-samaria) Christ's love overflows the bounds set by prophets, extending grace beyond the apostolic line. ### [XCIV: Desolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xciv-desolation) Christ is depicted as ever-present, entering unseen, standing in glory, joining travelers, healing the sick, and calming the sea. ### [The Religion of Cain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xcvi-the-religion-of-cain) Christ is mentioned as the one whose tokens were displayed in the true faith and whose bonds are now torn asunder by selfishness. ### [Zeal and Meekness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xcix-zeal-and-meekness) Christ is referenced as the one who bade His followers take the sword yet chided Peter for using it. ### [Vexations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/c-vexations) Implied as the source of grace and the one who notices even a sparrow's fall. ### [CI: The Church in Prayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/ci-the-church-in-prayer) Mentioned as the object of affection ('affection keen') and the source of the heavenward bent. ### [CII: The Wrath to Come](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cii-the-wrath-to-come) Christ is identified as the one who Himself uttered the doctrine of hell, taking upon Himself the fearful sound of judgment. ### [CIII: Pusillanimity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/ciii-pusillanimity) Christ is the sinless one who comes to John for baptism, prompting John's humble response. ### [James and John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/civ-james-and-john) Heard the brothers' request and ordained their differing fates: James to die early by Satan's rage, John to live long and die in peace. ### [CV: Hora Novissima](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cv-hora-novissima) He who taught His own to live as one and will not upbraid the dread of dying alone. ### [Consolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cvii-consolation) The one who whispers comfort and comes to save at judgment. ### [CXIV: Judaism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxiv-judaism) Implied as the one who bore the accursed tree, with a price already shed in vain. ### [CXX: The Married and the Single](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxx-the-married-and-the-single) His virgin birth consecrates the celibate life and inaugurates the New Covenant. ### [CXXIII: Matins—Sunday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxiii-matins-sunday) Referred to as God the Son who conquered death and arose from the grave. ### [Matins—Friday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxix-matins-friday) Addressed as 'Redeemer sweet' whose radiance keeps feet pure. ### [CXXXI: Lauds—Sunday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxxi-lauds-sunday) Addressed as 'Jesu, Master!' and implored to turn His healing face upon sinners. ### [CXXXIII: Lauds—Monday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxxiii-lauds-monday) Addressed as the 'Splendor Paternae gloriae' and 'Truest Sun,' invoked to stream perpetual light and become spiritual food. ### [Lauds—Tuesday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxxiv-lauds-tuesday) Christ's accents thrill within the heart, rekindling it, and He calls the soul to awake from slumber. ### [CXXXV: Lauds—Wednesday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxxv-lauds-wednesday) Addressed as the rising victor who dispels gloom and pervades Heaven with day. ### [CXXXIX: Prime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxxix-prime) Addressed as the uncreated Light and protector who fences the senses against the foe. ### [CLII: Advent—Matins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clii-advent-matins) Addressed as the Supernal Word proceeding from the Father, who came to aid the world. ### [Advent—Lauds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cliii-advent-lauds) Announced as the coming Lamb from Heaven who grants pardon and returns in light. ### [CLIV: The Transfiguration—Matins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cliv-the-transfiguration-matins) The central figure of the Transfiguration, whose bright majesty is revealed as a sign of His divinity. ### [For a Confessor Bishop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clvii-for-a-confessor-bishop) Addressed as the Prince and Head of shepherds, source of the bishop's calling and grace. ### [CLIX: Candlemas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clix-candlemas) Jesus is referenced as light in store for the faithful. ### [Valentine to a Little Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxiii-valentine-to-a-little-girl) Referred to as the 'warrior God and King' who bled for the martyrs. ### [St. Philip in His God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxvi-st-philip-in-his-god) The Brightness Incarnate who passes through Philip's soul; the Living Word who dispenses light and seeks sinners. ### [A Martyr Convert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxx-a-martyr-convert) Referred to as 'Jesu' at whose feet the martyr sits. ### [St. Philip in His Disciples](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxxii-st-philip-in-his-disciples) Invoked as the one to whom Philip cried on the cross for support. ### [§ 1](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/1) Invoked repeatedly by Gerontius for mercy and help in his extremity. ### [§ 5](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/5) The Incarnate God, whose suffering and victory are central to the angelic hymns and the soul's purgation. ### [§ 6](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/6) Referred to as the Crucified, whose sanctity seizes and scorches the soul, and as Emmanuel. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/christ - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters