The family mansion!',

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"The whole family!" Ephesians 3:15

The church of Christ is a family. Part of it is in heaven—part on earth—and part is not yet brought into existence. 

God is the Father of the whole. 

Every child is alike the object of His love, care, and compassion. 

Each one lives in His sight, and is dear to His heart. 

He will not part with one of His children!

Jesus, who is Surety for the whole, will never have to say with the troubled patriarch, "one is no more!" 

The part of the family that is now in heaven, differ from us in place, in purity, in happiness, and employment; but they are not more loved than we are! 

The whole family is alike beloved, redeemed, adopted, and destined to perfect holiness and happiness!

Every name is recorded in the book of life, and engraved on the Saviour's hands!

Heaven is 'the family mansion'—our Father's house!