Why should we shed tears immoderately for those who have tears wiped from their eyes?
Why should we be swallowed up with grief for those who are swallowed up of joy?
They are not lost, but are safely at home with Him who loves them and has bought them with His precious blood; not perished, but “with Christ, which is far better,” – where there is “fullness of joy.” They have gone but a little while before us.