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Let us survey —

I. THE LIFE OF THE DEPARTED. Note —

1. His affection as a relative.

2. His attachment as a friend.

3. His grace as a Christian.

4. His fidelity as a minister.

II. THE DEATH OF THE DEPARTED. It was —

1. Unexpected.

2. Tranquil.

3. Gainful to Him. He has —

(1)  Full vision of Christ — of those around the throne.

(2)  Full image.

(3)  Full enjoyment.

4. Loss to you — as relative, friend, Christian, minister.

III. HIS RESURRECTION.

1. To an immortal life.

2. In a superior state.

3. For the noblest purposes. This resurrection is —

(1)  Possible.

(2)  Reasonable.

(3)  Certain.

(4)  Desirable —

(a)  To see his bereaved kindred.

(b)  To meet his sorrowing friends.

(c)  To present his beloved people.

(d)  To enjoy his incarnate God.

(J. Judson.)

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KJV: Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

WEB: So when Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.