Eternity Quote by Jonathan Edwards
“Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, 1741
The plea emphasizes the urgency of divine judgment, urging humanity to recognize eternity’s weight on our mortal existence.
In simple terms: Eternity presses upon us.
Key Takeaway
Live with eternal perspective.
Themes
faith
urgency
eternity
divine judgment
humility
Mood
solemn
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious contemplation
- ethical decision‑making
- life purpose
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of eternity shape your choices?
- What actions reflect an eternal mindset?
A Different Perspective
Fear alone may not inspire lasting change.
![“But it is doubtless true, and evident from [the] Scriptures, that the essence of all true religion lies in holy love; and that in this divine affection, and an habitual disposition to it, and that light which is the foundation of it, and those things which are the fruits of it, consists the whole…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fd/jonathan-edwards-770_affection_but-it-is-doubtless-true-and-evident-fro_82879.jpg)
