But why have given us empty symbols? Why not a little fact?

If we are to walk golden streets, how can we stand on a sea of glass? How can we sit on thrones? How can untold millions of us lie in Abraham's bosom? But why have given us empty symbols? Why not a little fact? They are not empty symbols. And why God did not give us actual descriptions of actual heavenly life, I don't trouble myself to wonder. He certainly had his reasons, and that is enough for me. I find from these symbols, and from his voice in my own heart, many beautiful things, I will tell you some more of them at another time, and, for the rest, I am content to wait. He loves me, and he loves mine. As long as we love Him, He will never separate Himself from us, or us from each other. That, at least, is sure. If that is sure, the rest is of less importance—yes.