John Nelson Darby expresses the profound joy and hope found in the anticipation of seeing Jesus face to face, emphasizing the deep love and grace that believers experience in their relationship with Him. He reflects on the sweetness of belonging to Christ and the eternal joy that comes from being united with Him and His saints in glory. The sermon highlights the assurance of God's faithful love, which sustains believers through their earthly journey and culminates in a future filled with praise and worship.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the eternal joy and peace found in heaven, where all causes of grief are eliminated, and the glorified no longer weep. In this perfect state, believers are sanctified, free from sin, and secure in their eternal home, where they experience complete fulfillment and satisfaction. The sermon highlights the contrast between earthly sorrow and heavenly bliss, assuring that the faithful will dwell in a place of everlasting joy and security. Spurgeon encourages believers to find comfort in the promise of eternal life, where every desire is met and every tear is wiped away.

John Nelson Darby reflects on the eternal rest of the saints in heaven, describing the joy and peace found in the presence of God and the Lamb. He emphasizes the beauty of the heavenly Jerusalem, where love reigns and grief is absent, and where believers will experience unfailing praise and divine joy. Darby expresses a longing to share in this constant, sweet employ of worship and the fulfillment of being in God's presence, highlighting the transformative power of the Spirit that opens the door to this heavenly rest.