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“When we shall come home, and enter into the possession of our Brother's fair kingdom, and when our heads shall find the weight of the eternal crown of glory, then we shall look back to pains and sufferings and then we will see life and sorrow to be less than one step or stride from a prison to…” quote by Samuel Rutherford
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“When we shall come home, and enter into the possession of our Brother's fair kingdom, and when our heads shall find the weight of the eternal crown of glory, then we shall look back to pains and sufferings and then we will see life and sorrow to be less than one step or stride from a prison to glory. Our little inch of time-suffering is not worthy of our first night's welcome-home to heaven.”

Samuel Rutherford

About This Quote

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

It contrasts earthly suffering with heavenly reward, urging perseverance through trials.

In simple terms: Suffering is brief compared to eternal glory.

Key Takeaway

Endure hardships for future reward.

Themes

faith perseverance eternity

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grieving loss
  • overcoming illness
  • spiritual trials

Key Concepts

theology hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today toward your spiritual goal?
  • How does remembering eternity change your view of current pain?
A Different Perspective

The promise of glory may feel distant, weakening resolve.

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