When our mortal eyes close on this world for the last time, our angels open our spiritual eyes and escort us personally before the face of God.

The quotation expresses a consoling, distinctly Christian angelology: death is framed not as abandonment or darkness but as a transition in which perception changes—“mortal eyes” closing while “spiritual eyes” open. Angels function as personal guides (echoing the tradition of guardian angels and psychopomps) who accompany the soul into divine presence, emphasizing intimacy (“escort us personally”) and immediacy (“before the face of God”). The line reassures readers that the moment of death entails care, continuity of consciousness, and a purposeful destination, countering fear with the promise of accompaniment and ultimate encounter with God.