Mercy is an Interesting Word...

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones

Mercy is an interesting word...

and its use in our language, to me shows a connection to compassion.

The judge shows "mercy" on the convict

by giving them a lesser sentence..or not the death penalty. 
The priest's final words to the criminal who is about to be executed is...

"and may God have "Mercy" on your Soul".
So the idea of "mercy" seems to be in the hands of power....
It is interesting to note that the machines who crucified Christ, 

really showed very little Mercy ...at least to his machine.
So in regards to the Work... 
we are asked to be merciful or show compassion to our mechanics, 

understanding that "they know not what they are doing". 
The "we" or "I" being our Soul...and
understanding that the Soul is the Real "power". 

~J

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