WHEN the Holy Spirit is given His rightful place in the heart, He will lead us into the life of abundant blessing. The happiest people on earth are those who are subject to the will of God and are occupied with Christ and not with self. For these there will be countless opportunities to manifest the grace of God toward those whom they contact from day to day. And as they serve, they will find richer enjoyment than the worldling can ever find in his life of selfishness.
“That cup of Thy love and gladness
Has cheered us along the road,
Through ages of sin and of sadness
Partaking the joys of God—
Through Thy Spirit sent down from heaven
Thy Christ to our hearts is dear;
The Spirit who tells of His sweetness
Is with us here.
Thus false though our hearts and faithless
We love Him with love divine―
With a love that is true and scatheless,
For it is not ours but Thine.
Thy love from our hearts outflowing,
Its source in the heavens above.
That love of Thine own bestowing,
Eternal love.”
―T. P.