Joy

The Two Yokes

Jeremiah 28:13

… bear ten times more and feel no weight, but are refreshed thereby with joy unspeakable. Christ's yoke is easy, for the new heart rejoices in it. The …

The Backslider'S Way Hedged Up

Hosea 2:5-7

… So long as the current glides smoothly and the gentle flow of the river of their joy is undisturbed they forget the waterfall, red with the blood of …

Compassion For The Multitude

Matthew 14:17

… He is going about among the ranks and feeding them, and he has joy in the deed. Then to close this point. "Bring them to Me and you …

The Main Matter

John 20:30

… If these things are true, then they are true whether your heart dances for joy or sinks in despair. Whatever becomes of our changeable feelings, facts are stubborn …

A Call To Prayer and Testimony

Isaiah 62:6

… right hand forget her cunning! If I count you not beyond my chief joy, let me be in sorrow forever! See, Brethren, your responsible office—watchmen of God …

What the Lord's Supper Sees and Says

1 Corinthians 11:26

… The horror may not oppress you, but you may sit in that pew and see Him who died for you—see Him with a holy joy that He …

Not Sufficient and Yet Sufficient

2 Corinthians 3:5

… Let but the Gospel whisper and we should be awake to hear it! When joy is the note, let us be glad. When faith is the note, let …

The Anchor

Hebrews 6:17-20

… When all earthly joy is fled and when death comes near, believe the more! Grow surer and surer that your Father cannot lie, yes, "Let God be true …

Strong Faith

Romans 4:20

… What a joy this is to you who are sufferers in body! You do not often creep out of your bed which is now growing so hard through …

Concealing the Words of God

Job 6:10

… and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem …

Greater Things Yet Who Shall See Them?

John 1:50

… And we have lately celebrated with much joy and thankfulness the loving kindness of the Lord to us—let us make this a new starting point and hear …

One Lion, Two Lions, No Lion at All!

Proverbs 22:13

… Remember, among the condemned, the fearful and unbelieving lead the van! Up and slay the lion, if a lion there is, and it shall be your joy to …

Psalm 12

Psalm 12

… Go, to the world return, nor fear to cast Thy bread upon the waters, sure at last In joy to find it after many days. John Keble, 1792 …

The Lion and the Bear—Trophies Hung Up

1 Samuel 17:36

… I have felt it to be a joy too great for words and I have bowed my head to worship under a sense of so high an honor …

God's Work Upon Minister and Convert

Acts 26:16-20

… ministers of the Word, of whom the world was not worthy! What a joy to be numbered among them! We are so numbered as soon as we take …

A Solemn Impeachment of Unbelievers

1 John 5:10

… Now, had not man been very vile and grossly wicked at heart, he would have leaped for joy at the proclamation of the Gospel—and have believed, at …

Faith's Ultimatum

Job 13:15

… O, Beloved, only think what God is! Sometimes, when I am contemplating His Being and Character, I feel as if I could leap for joy! And when I …

A Gospel Worth Dying For

Acts 20:24

… But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which …

The Tabernacle—Outside The Camp

Exodus 33:7

… sit at the Lord's Table, and appear to know somewhat of the joy which that ordinance affords! They come to Baptism; they pass through the stream, and …

The Exeter-Hall Sermon to Young Men

Psalm 116:16

… through physical pain, I have taken my pen to write—and found much joy in making books for Jesus—and when my hand has been unable to wield …

Beginning at Jerusalem

Luke 24:47

… If you dare pray in that name, if you dare hope in that name, if you hear the music of joy in that name, then in the name …

A Woman's Memorial

Matthew 26:13

… the light of heavenly day; it was he who was her hope, her joy, her all, her love went out in its common actings to her fellow men …

Later Sermonettes

… We read that these sons of God shouted for joy on Creation’s morning; and they still praise the Lord whenever a prodigal returns. The saints now add …

Fickle Followers

Luke 9:57-62

… Our joy is, however, a preparation for the conflict—it nerves our spirit and makes us strong to meet the great enemy of our souls. Verses 37-40 …

Remember Lot's Wife

Luke 17:32

… She saw the daily provision which God made for His people and the joy which Abraham had in abiding under the shadow of the Almighty. Even in Sodom …

The Fair Portrait of a Saint

Job 23:11

… The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon him and he caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. "My foot," he says, "has …

Dr. Rippon’s Prayer and its Answer

… The joy of being able to meet in quiet to worship God, the delight of all assembling as one church, must have been great indeed. I have tried …

Psalm 34

Psalm 34

… If we continually rolled this dainty morsel under our tongue, the bitterness of daily affliction would be swallowed up in joy. God deserves blessing with the heart, and …

Psalm 6

Psalm 6

… Get ye up, get ye up, from your dunghills! Cast aside your sackcloth and ashes! Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. David …

Psalm 7

Psalm 7

… Verse 9. "The righteous God trieth the hearts and reins." As common experience shows that the workings of the mind, particularly the passions of joy, grief, and fear …

The Last Three Months at Mentone;–and Afterwards

… land of sunshine and flowers ! " — was at length realized ; and he had the joy of pointing out to her the many scenes with which he had been familiar …

The New Year's Guest

Matthew 25:35

… When we receive Jesus into our bosom, as one with us, and when our joy and delight are in Him, we do, in that matter, become like the …

Memories of my Father

… To know that you love the Lord, and are mighty in prayer, would be my crowning joy; the hope that you do so already, is a happy one …

“Thus Saith The Lord:” Or, The Book of Common Prayer Weighed in the Balances of the Sanctuary

Ezekiel 11:15

… but “Thus saith the Lord; “ and David’s heart was full of holy joy when he saw the covenant to be ordered in all things and sure. When …

Appreciative Correspondents, 1855-1890 (Continued)

… The sweet savour of that visit will abide with me for many days. " It was a renewed joy to me to grasp again the hand of the minister …

Unknown Depths and Heights

Luke 23:34

… The morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy, for the world was very good and God's own heart was glad at …

Thy Redeemer

Isaiah 41:14

… understand what arguments he uses, when he says, “Wife of my youth! my joy, my delight, I will help thee!” You can easily conceive how he enumerates times …

The Holy Spirit in the Covenant

Ezekiel 36:27

… Have you ever felt, immediately before a great and grievous trouble, you have had a most unaccountable season of joy? You scarcely knew why you were so happy …

Deacons and Elders; Pastors and Teachers

… I believe he had the joy of leading both of them to the Saviour, and bringing them to join the church at the Tabernacle. Eternity alone will reveal …

Psalm 41

Psalm 41

… The joy of doing good, the sweet reaction of another's happiness, the approving smile of heaven upon the heart, if not upon the estate; all these the …