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  CHRIST WILL GA­THER IN HIS OWN
  by Count Zinzendorf
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Summary: Christ's call to eternal life is urgent and sovereign, guiding
us to our eternal home.

Topics: "Heavenly Home", "Gods Will"
Scripture References: Psalm 46:10, John 14:3, Romans 8:38, Colossians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13

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Count Zinzendorf preaches about the gathering of believers to the place
where Christ has gone, emphasizing that our true home is where our heart
and treasure lie, hidden in high places. Despite our human desire to
hold on to loved ones, the Lord's will is perfect, and we are called to
rest in silence and trust His plan. Even though we may deeply miss those
who have passed on, it is the love of Christ that sustains us and will
ultimately be our all in all.

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CONTENT
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Christ will gather in His own

To the place where He is gone,

Where their heart and treasure lie,

Where our life is hid on high.

Day by day the voice saith, Come,

Enter thine eternal home;

Asking not if we can spare

This dear soul it summons there.

Had He asked us, well we know

We should cry, O spare this blow!

Yes, with streaming tears should pray,

Lord, we love him, let him stay.

[substitute her if appropriate]

But the Lord doth naught amiss,

And, since He hath ordered this,

We have naught to do but still

Rest in silence on His will.

Many a heart no longer here,

Ah! was all too inly dear,

Yet, O Love, 'tis Thou dost call,

Thou wilt be our all in all.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/count-zinzendorf/christ-will-gather-in-his-own/
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