Bones Quote by Thomas De Witt Talmage
“Oh! if you could only hear Intemperance with drunkards' bones drumming on the top of the wine cask the Dead March of immortal souls, you would go home and kneel down and pray God that rather than your children should ever become the victims of this evil habit, you might carry them out to Greenwood and put them down in the last slumber, waiting for the flowers of spring to come over the grave-sweet prophecies of the resurrection. God hath a balm for such a Wound, but what flower of comfort ever grew on the blasted heath of a drunkard's sepulcher?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Destructive Power of Intemperance, 1870
Excessive drinking brings ruin to families and souls, offering no true comfort; only divine mercy can heal.
In simple terms: Drunkards cause suffering; only God can heal.
Key Takeaway
Seek temperance and divine help.
Themes
addiction
family
spirituality
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- church counseling
- personal reflection
- community outreach
Key Concepts
sin
redemption
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does addiction affect your loved ones?
- What steps can you take toward sobriety?
A Different Perspective
Even with faith, recovery requires practical support and accountability.
