My Joy Is As The Joy Of Harvest!

Weep not for me!
(The following was written by Matthew Henry, 
and was found after his death.)


Would you know where I am? 
I am at home in my FATHER'S house--
in the mansion JESUS prepared for 
me there. I am where I want to be--
where I have long and often desired to be. 

I am no longer on a stormy sea--
but in a safe and quiet harbor. 
My working time is done--
I am resting! 

My sowing time is done--
I am reaping! 

My joy is as the joy of harvest!

Would you know how it is with me? 
I am perfect in holiness; grace 
is swallowed up in glory! 

Would you know what I am doing? 
I see GOD; I see HIM as HE is; 
not as through a glass darkly, 
but face to face. The sight is 
transforming, it makes me like HIM! 

I am in the sweet enjoyment 
of my blessed REDEEMER, 
whom my soul loved, and for 
whose sake I was willing to part 
with all. I am here bathing myself 
at the spring-head of heavenly 
pleasures and unutterable joys; 
and, therefore, weep not for me. 

I am here singing hallelujahs 
incessantly to HIM who sits upon 
the throne, and rest not day or 
night from praising HIM! 

Would you know what company 
I have? Blessed company--
better than the best on earth; 
here are holy angels, and 
the spirits of just men made perfect. 

I am here with Abraham, and Isaac, 
and Jacob, in the kingdom of GOD; 
with blessed Paul, and Peter, and 
James, and John, and all the saints. 

And here I meet with many old 
acquaintances that I fasted and 
prayed with, who came here before me. 

And, lastly, would you consider how 
long this is to continue? It is a garland 
that never withers; a crown of glory that 
never fades away; after millions of millions 
of ages, it will be as fresh as it is now; 
and, therefore, weep not for me!
    
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GraceGems has published Arthur Pink's short and helpful article, "Friends".