Arms Quote by Donald Cargill
“It is long since I could have adventured on eternity, through God's mercy and Christ's merits; but death remained somewhat terrible, and that now is taken away; and now death is no more to me, but to cast myself into my husband's arms, and to lie down with Him.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: 1680s personal correspondence, religious reflection
Death loses its terror when seen through divine mercy and love, focusing on union with the beloved
In simple terms: Divine love transforms fear of death into peace
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual comfort in faith
Themes
faith
mortality
love
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life planning
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
theology
afterlife
spiritual union
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your view of death?
- What role does faith play in confronting mortality?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not ease all existential fears
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