He came to bring the Mourners Joy

Jesus said unto her, I am the Resurrection, and the Life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead yet shall he live.

Jesus, my safe Harbour and Saviour is alive. This I know and am content. The long night of Death brings no fear. Jesus, my saviour lives. Where my Redeemer abides there is Life. Why should I be afraid? Where the Head goes the Body follows.

In hope I am closely bound to Him, and the strong Hand of my Faith is placed on Him. The spell of Death cannot separate me from Him. I am Flesh and must return to Ashes and Dust. But He will raise me up from the Earth, and give me a Place in Glory for ever.

Then God will see me in this new Body and the new Skin that surrounds me. And with my new Body I will live with Jesus for ever. My Eyes will see with a new Light and I will know my Saviour. I will shine in His Love and not be a Stranger. My earthly weaknesses will be gone.

All that is sickness and sighing will be gone. I am sown on Earth but will rise up in Heaven. On Earth I am but Clay, but will rise up Spiritually, fresh and Glorious. Be of good cheer and rejoice. Jesus carries you, my Friends. Do not give in to Death. Christ will call you again when the last Trumpet sounds. We will rise up from the Grave.

Let the Grave laugh, let Death and Hell laugh. When you join the Saviour in the Air, all these Things will be left beneath your Feet.

So raise your Spirit from the temptations of the Earth. Surrender yourself to Jesus Christ. Send your Heart to the Place you wish for ever to be! Amen.