The Dead in Christ Shall Rise First | Gothic Graveyard Design | 1 Thessalonians 4:16 | Orthodox Long Sleeve Hooded ShirtI believe the words of the wise, that every fair and Godbeloved soul, when, set free from the bonds of the body, it departs hence, at once enjoys a sense and perception of the blessings which await it. This happens to the extent that whatever darkened that soul has been purged away, or laid asidethis is the only way I can express itsuch that it feels a marvelous pleasure and exultation and goes rejoicing to meet its Lord. This soul has escaped, as it

And so the soul enters upon the bliss laid up for it

it is asked

the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing

for thereby they who adored the stars

awaiting the sentence which shall be pronounced by God

“Death has come and all things have vanished

those who worshiped the stars were taught by a star to adore Thee

and drag me cruelly into the dread torment of perdition

- Matthew 19:16-30

O pitiful soul

Some thought that

For through thee the Creator becomes a newborn child