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Let us, therefore, not be afraid of being glad, but begin to be glad at once if we have hitherto taken a gloomy view of true religion, and have been afraid to rejoice. Joy it refreshes the marrow of the bones; it quickens the flowing of the blood in the veins; it is a healthy thing in all respects. Joy is certainly the best preparation for the future. The only point he longs to know is, is he himself saved? Try again. It had daily prayers for the season of advent that were on point. Amen and Amen. Their minds are so sweetly occupied with higher things, that they are not easily distracted by the little troubles which naturally arise among such imperfect creatures as we are. Thirdly, I would now refresh your memories, and by the help of the Spirit of God bring back former joys to you: THIS JOY IS EXPERIENCED BY THE CHRISTIAN UNDER VARIOUS FORMS. astrosage virgo daily horoscope. Excerpts from his sermons that helps us focus on the miracle and love of the incarnation and the glory of the gospel. Kansas City, Missouri 64118, 2017 The Spurgeon Center and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mason, Lowell - Joy to the world (Choir and Orchestra) - Sheet music Now, instead of that, I want you to buy a cup of another kind that shall make everything sweet, whatever it is. I will probably read it again in future Advent seasons. lie has none, because wherever he goes he growls, and grumbles, and snarls, and barks at everybody. Certain Christians are afraid that they cannot be in a saved state because they are not joyous, but we are saved by faith and not by joy. I think that I never came into this place, with a heavy heart, but the very sight of him seemed to fill me with exhilaration, for his joy was wholly in his God! Break forth, and extol the great Ancient of days, Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. A daily advent devotional made up of sections of Christmas or Christmas -related sermons from Charles Spurgeon. Sometimes, brethren and sisters, you cannot rejoice in anything else, but you can rejoice in the Lord; then, rejoice in him to the full. Please try your request again later. You cannot truly rejoice if you get outside that ring; therefore, see that you do nothing which you cannot do in the Lord. Mind that you seek no joy which is not joy in the Lord; if you go after the poisonous sweets of this world, woe be to you. Page 1 of 2. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Galatians 5:22 I have found a joy when it is over, I can reach that length, and I can and do bless God for any good result that may come of it; but when the pain is on me, it is difficult to be joyous about it, and so I conclude that my sanctification is very incomplete, and my conformity to the divine will is sadly imperfect.