The Dead in Christ Shall Rise First | Gothic Graveyard Design | 1 Thessalonians 4:16 | Orthodox Christian Art PosterI believe the words of the wise, that every fair and Godbeloved soul, when, set free from the bonds of the body, it departs hence, at once enjoys a sense and perception of the blessings which await it. This happens to the extent that whatever darkened that soul has been purged away, or laid asidethis is the only way I can express itsuch that it feels a marvelous pleasure and exultation and goes rejoicing to meet its Lord. This soul has escaped, as it

For "no man "says He

because the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God

we broke open the door and went in

give rest to those whom Thou hast chosen

Otherwise he will have gained nothing

oh that they were printed in a book

can a man now living and breathing have been crucified

standing in the holy place (let the reader understand)

and your faith is also vain

as God and man

In the year that King Uzziah died

only He is worth struggling towards