I did think I did see all heaven before me, and the great God himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims to have seen heaven and God.
- In plain terms
- I saw heaven and God.
- What can you take from it?
- Vision of the divine affirms belief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do visions influence belief?
- Can such experiences be communicated?
Another view
Subjective experience cannot be verified.
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