Abraham's bosom

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Simon's angel had gone to Abraham's bosom, and the eldest of the female cherubs, who had now assumed the appearance of a full-grown woman, kept house for the bereaved Rump.

From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by Yellott, George

The sons of Edward sleep in Abraham's bosom.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom.

From The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy by Episcopal Church in Scotland

After giving up all hope of her sweet repose in Abraham's bosom, I sailed some years ago for Europe.

From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted

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