Is God present or absent in Hell?

I went to church the other day, not for the first time—but I have refrained from speaking about it hitherto for very shame's sake. Indeed, I would rather have kept away altogether, but one is forced to do a great deal here one would prefer to leave alone.

Be it known then that hell is not without a church establishment. 

We have everything, you see, yet nothing—nothing! You will understand, I cannot be speaking of the Church in the true meaning of the word, that is why I add establishment—disestablishment would be as good a term—and of course, there is no such thing as a worshipping congregation here—or anything like divine service. 

I can only say we go to church. Good heavens, what a farce!

—Letters from Hell