From Grief to Glory

From Grief to Glory: Spiritual Journeys of Mourning Parents
James W. Bruce, III, Eric J. Alexander (Foreword)

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The death of a child often brings about the darkest trial of faith for parents. They need not feel alone, however, for the list of great Christians who shared this pain is long: John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, and John Bunyan are but a few. Gathered here are short accounts of how they and other believers wept and found comfort in God, as well as their pain, peace, and hope expressed through eloquent poetry.

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The Lord has numbered each of our days. But few parents expect that their days will be longer than their child's. When a child is buried, parents also bury the hopes and dreams, the joys and experiences that won't be shared.

James Bruce and his wife walked through the darkest trial of their faith when their infant son died. They found some comfort in the words of others who had walked the same path. The list of great men and women of the faith who shed tears over a departed child is long.

Bruce has gathered together short accounts of how believers like John Calvin, Charles Spugeon and John Bunyan wept--and yet were comforted by the Father of mercies. Their pain, peace and hope is also shared through the beauty and eloquence of their poetry. It is Bruce's prayer that these accounts and words will help mourning parents journey through the valley of weeping to the path that leads to glory while considering the work of God.

About the Author

James W. Bruce III, his wife Joni, and their children live in Oklahoma City, where James works in a family-owned business and serves as an elder at Grace Bible Church. His wife is executive director of the Neonatal Parents Network of Oklahoma, a nonprofit organization helping families and their children through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience.