Agony Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“When thou diest, thy soul will be tormented alone; that will be a hell for it, but at the day of judgment they body will join thy soul, and then thou wilt have twin hells, thy soul sweating drops of blood, and thy body suffused with agony. In fire exactly like that which we have on earth thy body will lie, asbestos-like, forever unconsumed, all they veins roads for the feet of pain to travel on, every nerve a string on which the devil shall forever play his diabolical tune of 'Hell's Unutterable Lament'.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Great Tribulation, Charles Spurgeon, 1865
The soul suffers alone after death, but at judgment the body reunites, creating dual torment in an unending hell of fire and pain.
In simple terms: Soul alone suffers, then body joins for double torment.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the gravity of spiritual separation.
Themes
afterlife
suffering
judgment
duality
eternity
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
warning
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- preaching
- teaching about afterlife
- ethical living
- spiritual preparation
Key Concepts
theology
eschatology
metaphor
punishment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “twin hells” symbolize for you?
- How can this view influence moral choices?
A Different Perspective
May overlook metaphorical intent, reducing literal fear.
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