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| “Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people…” |
| —Psalm 30:4a |
Where does joy begin? It begins the moment you open your eyes each day. It springs forth from a heart filled with love from God and devotion to Him.
Edward Caswall translated these words from German to form the text of one of the great hymns of the church. The first of no less than fifteen verses reads:
When morning gilds the skies
My heart awaking cries
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer
To Jesus I repair
May Jesus Christ be praised!
In like manner, the Psalmist declares in Psalm 30:4-5:
Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
As we start this new day, let us spring forth with joy. God places His song of joy in our hearts that His sweet song might brighten every corner we visit this day.
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