Speak no more of his renown, Lay your earthly fancies down, And in the vast cathedral leave him, God accept him, Christ receive him!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Let the deceased rest in peace, accepting divine judgment beyond earthly praise.
- In plain terms
- Stop talking about fame and let God receive the person peacefully.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest after life belongs to the divine, not human words.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we let go of fame?
- What comes after earthly life?
Another view
It assumes religious comfort for all believers.
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