Aunt Quote by James Agee
“By some chance, here they are, all on this earth; and who shall ever tell the sorrow of being on this earth, lying, on quilts, on the grass in a summer evening, among the sounds of the night. May God bless my people, my uncle, my aunt, my mother, my good father, oh, remember them kindly in their time of trouble; and in the hour of their taking away.”
About This Quote
A lamentation of earthly suffering, invoking familial blessings and divine protection amid hardship.
In simple terms: Grief and hope
Key Takeaway
Endurance through prayer
Themes
suffering
family
faith
nature
night
Mood
somber
wistful
reverent
Type
lament
prayer
When to use this quote
- memorial services
- poetic readings
- comforting letters
Key Concepts
human fragility
spiritual solace
Practical Applications
- eulogies
- spiritual counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does invoking loved ones shape our coping?
- What role does nature play in expressing sorrow?
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