Quote by Alfred Tennyson

God's finger touched him, and he slept.

God's finger touched him, and he slept.

Summary

This quote implies that the person mentioned in it has found eternal rest or peace through the intervention or grace of God. It suggests that God's divine touch has ushered this individual into a state of tranquil sleep or spiritual repose, perhaps implying their passing away or finding respite from earthly struggles. Overall, the quote awakens a sense of divine intervention and attaining ultimate serenity under God's embrace.

By Alfred Tennyson

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