Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death’s…
““Why do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death’s alarms? ’Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to His arms. Why should we tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb? There the dear flesh of Jesus lay, And left a long perfume. Thence He arose, ascending high, And showed our feet the way; Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly, At the great rising day.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem comforts mourners, urging trust in Jesus' resurrection and the promise of eternal life.
In simple terms: Jesus' resurrection eases grief.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope beyond death.
Themes
faith
grief
eternity
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- funerals
- personal loss
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
hope
afterlife
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in resurrection shape mourning?
- What comforts you in loss?
A Different Perspective
May not resonate with non‑Christian readers.