Hymn: Gone to Bloom Above
The sermon 'Gone to Bloom Above' offers comfort and hope in times of grief, reminding us that God's hand is at work and our loved ones are in His care.
D.S. Warner preaches about finding comfort and trust in God's plan, even in times of grief and loss, knowing that God's hand is at work in all situations. He emphasizes the assurance that our loved ones are in God's better care and that we will be reunited with them in eternity. Warner encourages surrendering to God's will and finding solace in the promise of eternal life and the love of Jesus.
Text
1 A gentle hand unseen by us
Has plucked our tender bud;
By this alone our grief is blest--
It was the hand of God.
Refrain:
O gentle one, we miss thee here,
Sweet form we love so well;
But in our Father's better care,
We know the child is well.
2 In all our hearts He planted deep
This precious little one;
As forth He takes His own, we weep,
But say, "Thy will be done." [Refrain]
3 No care was lavished here in vain
Upon this plant of love;
Though soon removed, 'twill bloom again
In sweeter form above. [Refrain]
4 Would not our grief forever flow
Upon thy silent tomb,
Did not our hearts this comfort know--
We soon to thee shall come. [Refrain]
5 Dear Jesus, Thou hast died for us,
And for our darling, too;
We trust Thee in each providence,
Thy love is ever true. [Refrain]
Sermon Outline
- The Gentle Hand of God
- The Plant of Love
- Bloom Again
- No care is lavished in vain on this plant of love
- It will bloom again in sweeter form above
Key Quotes
“It was the hand of God.” — D.S. Warner
“We know the child is well.” — D.S. Warner
“Thy love is ever true.” — D.S. Warner
Application Points
- We can trust God in each providence, knowing His love is ever true.
- We can find comfort in knowing we soon to be reunited with our loved ones.
- Our grief is blessed because it is a result of God's hand.