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Tag Archives: joy
The Angelic Christmas Carol
Luke 2:13,14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): An exhibition of divine … Continue reading
An Enlarged Heart
Ezekiel 36:26,27; 1 Kings 4:29; Psalm 119:32; 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and … Continue reading
Singing in the Ways of the Lord
Psalm 98:1; Psalm 138:5 O sing unto the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): These … Continue reading
Posted in Worship & Praise
Tagged commandments, God's ways, joy, obedience, praise, singing, songs
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An Enlarged Heart
Psalm 119:2,7,11,32 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. Thy word have I hid in mine … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life
Tagged commandments, enlarge, grace, heart, joy, love, obedience, running, sanctification, testimonies, wisdom
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Hannah’s Song of Thanksgiving & Prayer of Praise
1 Samuel 2:1-10 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, joy, praise, prayer, thanksgiving, worship
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A Meditation for New Year’s Day
Genesis 8:13 And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the … Continue reading
Posted in Guidance & Wisdom
Tagged communion, faith, joy, new year, repentance, sanctification, spiritual progress
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A Time to Laugh
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. ROBERT HAWKER (1753-1827): If we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life
Tagged delight, God, grace, joy, laugh, laughter, Providence
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Two Keys to Praising God: Joy & Thankfulness
Psalm 100 A Psalm of Praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath … Continue reading
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Tagged glad tidings, gospel, Gratitude, joy, praise, Thankfulness, worship
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