Abraham's bosom
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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
It transfigures beggars into Lazaruses lying at rest in Abraham's bosom.
From The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel by Dawson, Coningsby
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
It is possible that like the “dear child, dear girl,” he lay in Abraham’s bosom “all the year,” but he communicates the fact, he impresses us with the fact, but seldom.
From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred
Guardian angels are hovering around his dying pillow ready to waft his spirit into Abraham’s bosom.
From Memories of Bethany by Macduff, John R. (John Ross)
