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“Men use to reason with themselves: It will not always be health, let us lay up for sickness; it will not always be youth, for age; and why not, saith St. Paul, it will not alway be this life, nor alway present life, lay up for yourselves against the life to come.” quote by Lancelot Andrewes
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“Men use to reason with themselves: It will not always be health, let us lay up for sickness; it will not always be youth, for age; and why not, saith St. Paul, it will not alway be this life, nor alway present life, lay up for yourselves against the life to come.”

Lancelot Andrewes

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Life’s stages change; we should prepare spiritually for the afterlife, not just earthly concerns.

In simple terms: Prepare spiritually for afterlife, not just earthly life.

Key Takeaway

Focus on eternal preparation.

Themes

faith mortality preparation

Mood

solemn reflective

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church teachings
  • personal prayer
  • life planning

Key Concepts

Christian eschatology spiritual discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance present duties with spiritual readiness?
  • What practices help you prepare for the afterlife?
A Different Perspective

People may neglect present responsibilities.

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