Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

In the evening of life we shall be judged on love, and not one of us is going to come off very well, and were it not for my absolute faith in the loving forgiveness of my Lord I could not call on him to come.

In the evening of life we shall be judged on love, and not o

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that, in the end, we will be evaluated on how much love we have shown throughout our lives. It suggests that none of us will be able to measure up to this standard. However, the speaker expresses their faith in their Lord's forgiving nature, which gives them the courage to seek His forgiveness despite their imperfections. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of love and the hope for divine mercy.

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By Madeleine L'Engle

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