We cannot have too many
rejoicing Christians, nor can they rejoice too much, if they
rejoice in the Lord. This rejoicing is not necessarily
boisterous, nor of necessity the reverse. It implies serenity,
happiness, peace, pleasure of soul, however, and does not mean that
noisy demonstration is essential, as some seem mistakenly to think.
. . The only ones who can rejoice alway are those who are
living very near to the Lord, and who can feel always their oneness
with Him, and that His protection and care are over them, and that
His promise is sure, that all things shall work together for their
highest welfare, as
Christians. |