MacDuff, J.R. – A Book for the Bereaved

A Book for the Bereaved
by John MacDuff, 1883

In this 15 chapter book by MacDuff deals with words for the bereaved. Some of his chapters are the death of a child, of an only son, of a brother, of an only daughter, of a king, second causes, asleep in Jesus, the power of God.

“Brothers and sisters, we want you to know the truth about those who have died, so that you will not be sad, as are those who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will take back with Jesus those who have died BELIEVING in Him. So then, comfort one another with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” Revelation 14:13

“He will wipe all tears from their eyes—and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain! These things of the past are gone forever! He who OVERCOMES will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.” Revelation 21:4, 7

“All who BELIEVE in God’s Son have eternal life. Those who don’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life, but the wrath of God remains upon them.” John 3:36

CONTENTS:

1. Introductory Chapter
2. The Death Of A Child
3. The Death Of An Only Son
4. The Early Death Of An Only Daughter
5. The Grave Of An Only Brother
6. The Early Grave Of A King
7. A First Early Grave
8. Second Causes
9. Asleep In Jesus
10. Gracious Mitigations
11. The Eternal Folding
12. God’s Way And Leadings Perfect
13. The Loving Chastener And Sympathizer
14. Divine Tears Over An Early Grave
15. The Power Of God