Quote by Sir Thomas Browne

Come, fair repentance, daughter of the skies! Soft harbinger of soon returning virtue; The weeping messenger of grace from heaven.

Come, fair repentance, daughter of the skies! Soft harbinger

Summary

This quote is an invocation to repentance, likening it to a celestial being. Referring to repentance as the "daughter of the skies" suggests its divine origin and brings a sense of hope. Describing it as a "soft harbinger of soon returning virtue" implies that through repentance, one can find a path back to righteous behavior. The phrase "The weeping messenger of grace from heaven" accentuates a compassionate aspect of repentance, emphasizing its ability to deliver forgiveness and redemption from a higher power. Overall, the quote conveys the transformative power of repentance in guiding individuals towards a state of grace.

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