Here are some amazing words from a hymn I read on Tullian Tchividjian’s blog (the grandson of Billy Graham who pastors Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church)…Tullian’s dad is close to death and his post was moving to me. I know this day will come for me as well (losing my dad) and I empathize with his words.
For those who are in Christ…
“It is Not Death to Die”
It is not death to die
To leave this weary road
And join the saints who dwell on high
Who’ve found their home with GodIt is not death to close
The eyes long dimmed by tears
And wake in joy before Your throne
Delivered from our fearsIt is not death to fling
Aside this earthly dust
And rise with strong and noble wing
To live among the justIt is not death to hear
The key unlock the door
That sets us free from mortal years
To praise You evermore
Original words by Henri Malan (1787–1864).
HT: Between Two Worlds
