Abraham's bosom

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When we keep our noses out of mischief, and strive to mind our duty, we shall be left in peace, and can sit here as quiet as though we lay in Abraham's bosom.

From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

I said to myself that if this one woman did not dwell under the same roof I should be as contented here as though I were in Abraham's bosom.

From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul

He could bid His angels fly swiftly, and shut the lions' mouths, or better still, convoy our spirits to the marriage supper of the Lamb—to the repose of Abraham's bosom.

From Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs by Withrow, William Henry

I know Billy from A to Izzard, and, so far from layin' on Abraham's bosom, he couldn't git along with him till daybreak.

From A Circuit Rider's Wife by Harris, Corra

"No, it is more than six months since that Mother in Israel departed to Abraham's bosom," replied Joab, lowering his tone.

From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.