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Archangel Quote by John Milton

“When thou attended gloriously from heaven , Shalt in the sky appear, and from thee send Thy summoning archangels to proclaim Thy dread tribunal.” quote by John Milton
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“When thou attended gloriously from heaven , Shalt in the sky appear, and from thee send Thy summoning archangels to proclaim Thy dread tribunal.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 1, 1667

Divine beings descend from heaven to execute judgment, sending angels as messengers of awe.

In simple terms: God sends angels to judge.

Key Takeaway

Recognize divine authority.

Themes

faith judgment divine authority messengers

Mood

awe reverent

Type

theological poetic

When to use this quote

  • religious ceremony
  • personal meditation
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

theology cosmology eschatology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does one respond to perceived divine judgment?
  • What role do angels play in personal belief?
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