We are in danger of thinking only of ourselves, and of the effect upon us and our life of the griefs that smite us.

We think too often of our bereavements, for example, as if God took away the friend, ending his life, just to chasten or punish us.

But we have no right to take so narrow a view of God's design in the removal of loved ones from our side.

His purpose concerns them as well as us.

They are called away because their work on earth is done, and higher service in other spheres awaits them.