by John Shower
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
John Shower’s The Mourners Companion: Or, Funeral Discourses on Several Texts is a deeply pastoral and scripturally rich collection of funeral sermons, offering comfort and conviction to those grieving the loss of loved ones. With the heart of a shepherd and the mind of a theologian, Shower calls mourners to lift their eyes beyond the grave to the eternal realities of heaven and the sovereignty of God in affliction. Rooted in the biblical truth that death is not the end but a transition to eternity, he exhorts readers to use their sorrow as a means of spiritual reflection and preparation for their own final hour. Shower masterfully weaves together the doctrine of God’s providence, the hope of the resurrection, and the necessity of a Christ-centered life, showing that grief, rightly understood, should drive us closer to Christ rather than into despair.
What makes The Mourners Companion particularly powerful is its uncompromising blend of consolation and exhortation. Shower does not merely offer words of comfort; he presses upon the reader the weight of eternity, urging all who hear these discourses to consider their own spiritual condition. He speaks with piercing clarity about the dangers of presuming upon life, the fleeting nature of earthly joys, and the inescapable reality of judgment. His sermons are filled with pastoral warmth, theological precision, and a deep burden for souls, making this book a much-needed resource for those who are walking through the valley of grief or ministering to the bereaved. If you long for biblical, Christ-centered comfort that does not shy away from the realities of sin, death, and eternity, The Mourners Companion will strengthen your faith and point you to the only true hope in life and death—Jesus Christ.
About the Author:
John Shower (1657–1715) was a prominent Nonconformist preacher known for his devotional warmth and deep theological insight. A faithful minister of the gospel, he suffered for his convictions but remained steadfast in his commitment to preaching the truth. His works, including The Mourners Companion, reflect a deep concern for the spiritual well-being of his hearers, urging them to prepare for eternity with urgency and hope. His writings remain a powerful source of encouragement for those seeking biblical wisdom in times of sorrow.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREF. I. The Epistle to The Reader.
1. SERM. I. Of Mourning for the dead: or, a Discourse.
2. SERM. II. Prepare to Follow.
3. SERM. III. The Saints Desire to be with Christ.
4. SERM. IV. Sickness and Death for the Glory of Christ.