Even such is time, that takes on trust Our youth, our joys, our all we have, And pays us but with earth and dust; Who, in the dark and silent grave, When we have wandered all our ways, Shuts up the story of our days; But from this earth, this grave, this dust My God shall raise me up, I trust!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Time takes everything from us but God will raise us up.
- In plain terms
- Time takes our life away, but we will rise again.
- What can you take from it?
- Earthly life is temporary, but faith offers hope beyond it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does faith help cope with time passing?
- What happens after death?
Another view
Religious hope is not a practical solution for physical loss.
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