1 Thessalonians 4

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Worship Suggestion:
The sound file is looped.
1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about the time when Jesus will return to earth, to take us from this earth, and usher us into to eternal life in the heavenly kingdom. We look forward to eternal life in joy and peace. Therefore, we should live each day with hope, waiting for the day that Jesus takes us to our new home, which is sometimes called

The Sweet By and By.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture from the book of I Thessalonians 4: 14-18 and Revelation 21:1-4 . Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.

In the Sweet By and By 

There’s a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Refrain:      
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

We shall sing on that beautiful shore
The melodious songs of the blessed;
And our spirits shall sorrow no more,
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. (Refrain)

To our bountiful Father above,
We will offer our tribute of praise
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days. (Refrain)

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