Bears Quote by Cotton Mather
“Is this dying? Is this all? Is this what I feared when I prayed against a hard death? Oh, I can bear this! I can bear this!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Early 18th century New England, unknown title
Facing mortality, the speaker confronts fear, finding resolve to endure suffering.
In simple terms: Fear of death meets resolve.
Key Takeaway
Find inner strength in crisis.
Themes
mortality
faith
resilience
Mood
somber
determined
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- terminal illness
- grief
- spiritual crisis
- personal loss
Key Concepts
existential dread
spiritual perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner resources sustain you in hardship?
- How does faith shape your response to death?
A Different Perspective
Resolution may be temporary, not lasting.
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