Abyss Quote by John Henry Newman
“Christ is already in that place of peace, which is all in all. He is on the right hand of God. He is hidden in the brightness of the radiance which issues from the everlasting throne. He is in the very abyss of peace, where there is no voice of tumult or distress, but a deep stillness--stillness, that greatest and most awful of all goods which we can fancy; that most perfect of joys, the utter profound, ineffable tranquillity of the Divine Essence. He has entered into His rest. That is our home; here we are on a pilgrimage, and Christ calls us to His many mansions which He has prepared.”
About This Quote
The passage describes Christ as the ultimate source of peace, residing in divine stillness beyond turmoil, inviting believers to a spiritual home and deeper communion.
In simple terms: Christ embodies perfect, quiet peace beyond worldly chaos.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine stillness and recognize Christ as spiritual refuge.
Themes
spirituality
peace
divine presence
pilgrimage
faith
Mood
reverent
contemplative
hopeful
Type
scriptural
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- church worship
- quiet contemplation
- seeking inner peace
- spiritual pilgrimage
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
tranquility
divine essence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience this divine stillness in daily life?
- What does “the abyss of peace” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The abstract language may be inaccessible to those unfamiliar with theological concepts.
