EVEN a slave tries to make himself happy in this poor world, with his harp and his song, while the passers-by stop to listen. If such could only get to know the Lord Jesus, then they could have real happiness, and a song that is worth singing.
All kinds of things are tried, by, not only slaves, but, by many classes of people to endeavor to make themselves happy, but all they can possibly find in this world, —that which belongs to it—cannot give them real and lasting joy, for everything down here brings disappointment and sorrow. Do you ask, “Where can real joy be found?”
The answer is, first, by having the Lord Jesus as your Saviour; and, second, by walking according to His Word. Then, and then only can you be really happy, and it will last forever. Then is when we can truly sing with joy,
“Happy they who trust in Jesus;
Sweet their portion is and sure;
When the foe on others seizes,
God will keep His own secure.
Happy People;
Happy, though despised and poor.”
ML 10/29/1933