O Lord have mercy on me, to God I commend my soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anne Boleyn prays for mercy and commits her soul to God before execution.
- In plain terms
- She asks God for mercy and gives her soul to him.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith provides comfort in facing death.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find peace at the end?
- What gives strength before death?
Another view
It assumes faith is accessible in extreme duress.
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