Hey Church!

Hey Church!

The following is a poem I first heard referenced by the late, great pastor-theologian, Tim Keller. Written by 17th-century poet and priest, George Herbert, “A Dialogue-Anthem” imagines a conversation between Death and a Christian. Take a moment to read and reflect.  

A Dialogue-Anthem
Alas, poor Death! Where is thy glory?
Where is thy famous force, thy ancient sting?
Alas, poor mortal, void of story!
Go spell and read how I have killed thy King.
Poor Death! And who was hurt thereby?
Thy curse being laid on Him makes thee accurst.
Let losers talk, yet thou shalt die;
These arms shall crush thee.
Spare not, do thy worst.
I shall be one day better than before;
Thou so much worse, that thou shalt be no more.

Death can only make us better than we were before. Every mighty oak tree was once an acorn lowered into the ground. Every sunrise is preceded by a sunset. Every morning’s work is empowered by a night of rest. When we die, we will do just as we have rehearsed it a thousand times: we will lie down, close our eyes, and open them to glory. This was Abraham’s confident expectation when he lowered Sarah into the ground, and it is the hope of all who trust in the resurrected Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Come ready to worship Him this Sunday! 

“Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” (1 Cor. 15:57)