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“Practically speaking, there are for each one of us two supreme realities -- God and the soul. The heavens and the earth will pass away. But the soul will still remain, face to face with God.” quote by Henry Parry Liddon
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“Practically speaking, there are for each one of us two supreme realities -- God and the soul. The heavens and the earth will pass away. But the soul will still remain, face to face with God.”

Henry Parry Liddon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Soul and God, 1885

Human existence is fleeting, but the soul endures eternally before God.

In simple terms: The soul lives forever with God after the world ends.

Key Takeaway

Focus on spiritual growth over material concerns.

Themes

etity afterlife spirituality

Mood

reflective solemn

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Facing mortality
  • religious contemplation
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

Eternal soul divine presence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief in an eternal soul affect daily choices?
  • What responsibilities arise from seeing life as temporary?
A Different Perspective

May overlook material responsibilities.

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