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

"The Character and Happiness of Them That Die in the Lord" by William Dealtry is a religious speech given in 1822 about faith, death, and the rewards for believers. Centered around the idea of dying "in the Lord", it explores what it truly means to have faith and the good things that come with spiritual certainty at the end of life. Dealtry points out that it is the people who actively live out their faith through good deeds who are truly blessed when they die. The sermon aims to comfort those who are grieving, reminding them that even though life is hard, those who die believing find peace after their earthly struggles, and their good actions live on. Dealtry uses religious ideas and stories about a minister who recently died to encourage hope and a strong commitment to Christian faith, even when life is difficult.