The Character and Happiness of Them That Die in the Lord A sermon, preached Oct. 13, 1822, in Park Chapel, Chelsea, on occasion of the death of the late Rev. John Owen

Delivered in the intimate setting of Park Chapel, this 1822 sermon was offered as a tribute to a respected minister and Bible society secretary. The speaker, a learned clergyman with academic ties, frames the address around Revelation 14:13, the promise that those who die in the Lord are blessed. He invites listeners to consider what it means to belong to the “dead in the Lord” and why that identity matters for believers of every age.

The discourse moves from scriptural exposition to practical encouragement, describing the character of such believers as patient, meek, and steadfast under trial. It paints a picture of a peaceful after‑life where earthly labors follow the faithful, offering comfort to those facing persecution or the inevitability of death. Listeners are urged to hold fast to the gospel, trusting that divine reward secures lasting happiness beyond this world.