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Charles Spurgeon on Eternal Comfort - Traditional (Revelation 21:4)

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"He will wipe every tear—personally, tenderly, finally. No more death; the last enemy destroyed. No more mourning; sorrow turned to joy. No more pain; suffering ended forever. The old order passes; all things become new. This is our hope; this is our home." — Charles Spurgeon. Traditional: eternal comfort.

Topics & Themes

tearsdeathmourningpainnew

Scripture References

Revelation 21:4

Emotional Tone

hopejoycomfort

Audience

adults

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