Heaven Quote by Horatius Bonar
“Beyond the smiling and the weeping, I shall be soon; Beyond the waking and the sleeping, Beyond the sowing and the reaping, I shall be soon! Love, rest, and home-- Sweet hope! Lord, tarry not, but come!”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping", 1865
A prayer for swift divine arrival, seeking love, rest, and hope beyond life's cycles.
In simple terms: Hopeful prayer for God's quick return.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine presence now.
Themes
faith
hope
spirituality
Mood
earnful
reverent
Type
religious
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- grief
- waiting
- spiritual longing
Key Concepts
prayer
anticipation
eternity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance patience with yearning?
- What does 'home' symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Human timing may not align with divine plans.
