But we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are fallen asleep, to the end that ye be not grieved even as also the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus has died and has risen again, so also God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame, to everlasting contempt. Daniel 12:2
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1 Thessalonians 4:13, Philippians 1:23Lord, though Thy saints be laid to rest,
Philippians 1:23In Thee they have a portion blest;
Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 1:19Thy precious blood the purchase price
Luke 23:43, Revelation 2:7To be with Thee in paradise.
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1 Thessalonians 4:14, Acts 7:60"Asleep through Jesus" - blessèd state!
Romans 8:38,39, Ephesians 5:2What power from Thee can separate?
Romans 8:38,39, Ephesians 3:19Not death nor life, not land nor sea,
Romans 8:35, Ephesians 3:19Can come between Thy saints and Thee.
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Philippians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 5:1"With Christ" - how better far the lot -
Philippians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8Where sin and sorrow enter not!
Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 25:8Our hearts anticipate the day
Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 25:8When every tear is wiped away;
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1 Corinthians 15:52, Daniel 12:2When those asleep shall wakened be
1 Corinthians 15:53, 2 Corinthians 5:4To put on immortality,
1 Thessalonians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55And we with them shall rise to share
1 Thessalonians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55That rapturous meeting in the air!