Abraham's bosom

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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)

The angels carried the poor beggar to rest and bliss in Abraham's bosom.

From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Orr, Charles Ebert

It transfigures beggars into Lazaruses lying at rest in Abraham's bosom.

From The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel by Dawson, Coningsby

"He hath, I trust, been found of the Good Shepherd; and he now sleepeth in Abraham's bosom!"

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

Then, with a true spinster selfishness, I wished her good husband and beautiful boy "better off" in Abraham's bosom, and wondered what could make women so foolish as to get married.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 by Various