Why Do the Righteous Perish
Why do the righteous perish?
Why are the devout taken away?
Isaiah tells us, they’re spared from evil—
Death’s rest and peace is God’s way.
So when we see the righteous perish,
Do not lose faith, hate or cry;
Know that this is God’s mercy—
Upon eternity, they can rely.
Why do the righteous perish?
Why is their life tranquil?
Be joyous for their future—
Let your heart, in peace, be still.
There’s a promised end to evil
And eternity to gain;
Death for the moment—
Leads to life with no more pain.
Why do the righteous perish?
God has explained.
By His gift of rest and peace—
Let not your heart be pained.
Over the righteous, He is watching,
Just as He promised long ago.
Their death is only temporary—
Of pain and suffering they’ve let go.
Why do the righteous perish?
Because God has a plan;
He knows the end from the beginning—
Your loved one is in His hand.
There’s no need for sorrow,
For in eternity we can be sure;
Each life will be restored
By our loving Saviour.
Why do the righteous perish?
Because they enter into peace;
No more of Satan’s hatred—
Upon them to be released.
Their spiritual battle is over;
They sleep peacefully in the grave,
Until god’s love does cover them;
With eternity’s billowing wave.
Why do the righteous perish?
Because our God does love;
Removes His children from evil—
Soon to take them to heaven above.
Their death is but a restful sleep,
Until Christ’s trumpet call—
At His Second Coming,
They’ll rise to meet Him first of all.
Copyright © 2010-2011 Maureen LeFanue
Featured in my Book 3, "Poetry To Touch Your Heart & Soul"
www.maureenlefanue.com
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