Eternal Quote by Charles Wesley
“When summoned hence to thine eternal sleep, Oh, may'st thou smile while all around thee weep.”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: "Sleep, O Death" by Charles Wesley, 1740
A prayer asking that the deceased find peace and smile, while those left behind mourn.
In simple terms: Pray for the dead’s peace.
Key Takeaway
Find comfort in prayer for the departed.
Themes
faith
grief
comfort
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- funeral services
- memorials
- personal loss
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology of afterlife
mourning practices
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape your mourning?
- What comforts you when remembering a loved one?
A Different Perspective
May not address all grief experiences.
