Changi Chapel

Is this your blessed hope too?

The following was written by Matthew Henry, and was found after his death. Matthew Henry (1662- 1714) was one of the best Bible teachers of all time.

Would you know where I am? I am at home in my Father’s house – in the mansion Jesus prepared for me there. I am where I want to be – where I have long and often desired to be.

Would you know what I am doing? I see God. I see Him as He is. Not as through a glass darkly, but face to face. The sight is transforming, it makes me like Him!

I am here bathing myself at the spring-head of heavenly pleasures and unutterable joys; and, therefore, weep not for me.

Would you know what company I have? Blessed company – better than the best on earth; here are holy angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect. I am here with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of God; with blessed Paul, and Peter, and James, and John, and all the saints.

And here I meet with many old acquaintances that I fasted and prayed with, who came here before me.

And, lastly, would you consider how long this is to continue? After millions of millions of ages, it will be as fresh as it is now

And, therefore, weep not for me!

Can you with such passionate expectation look forward to be with the Lord one day?

Written by Matthew Henry shortly before his death and found by his family members after he was deceased.

© Matthew Henry

Your comments, thoughts or suggestions are welcome. The body text is by the author, the header and the words in italics are mine – John B. Samuel