Abraham's bosom
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He who hath bereaved thee of life, would bereave thee even of our tears; but thou art resting on Abraham's bosom, where the tyrant can reach thee no more.
From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.
Unfortunately I have as yet only the title; but it is a beautiful one, for the piece is to be called: 'In Abraham's bosom.'
From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold
“De good buk done promised dat we shall lie in Fadder Abraham’s bosom, an’ we knows we will.
From A Daughter of the Union by Madison, Lucy Foster
In every experience meeting one part of his testimony was always in standing type—the ambition to be at home in glory, and particularly to rest in Abraham's bosom.
From A Circuit Rider's Wife by Harris, Corra
In this frame of mind, we presume, he has sailed to glory, and his family hope to meet him there snug in Abraham's bosom.
From Flowers of Freethought (First Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)
