Death as a friend image description in the article by alfred rethel in the adb: in the high tower chamber, transfigured by the rays of the departing sun, the aged tower keeper, his withered hands folded in prayer, has passed away blissfully on his armchair. How often has he accompanied the homecoming of an earthly pilgrim in the city with the celebratory sounds of his bell! now death himself is doing him a service, deeply serious and pensive, but a merciful and trustworthy friend, for he knows that he brings blessed rest and eternal peace to the weary old age. Date: 1851.
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