John Calvin Quotes About Joy
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For though we very truly hear that the kingdom of God will be filled with splendor, joy, happiness and glory, yet when these things are spoken of, they remain utterly remote from our perception, and as it were, wrapped in obscurities, until that day.
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There is nothing in afflictions which ought to disturb our joy.
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Christians rejoice even while they truly sorrow - because their rejoicing is in the hope of heaven... While joy overcomes sorrow, it does not put an end to it.
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Joy and thanksgiving expressed in prayer and praise according to the Word of God are the heart of the Church's worship.
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the more we are oppressed by the cross, the fuller will be our spiritual joy.
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Joy is a quiet gladness of heart as one contemplates the goodness of God's saving grace in Christ Jesus.
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Joy and patience are far above our strength... We must persevere in prayer that he may not permit our hearts to faint... Prayer and perseverance are necessary in our daily conflicts. The best remedy to the weariness is diligence in prayer.
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We can experience joy in adverse circumstances by holding God's benefits in such esteem that the recognition of them and meditation upon them shall overcome all sorrow.
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Rejoicing refers to moderation of spirit when the mind keeps itself in calmness under adversity and does not give indulgence to grief. Constant praying is the way of 'rejoicing perpetually', for by this means we ask from God alleviation in connection with all our distresses.
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You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy.
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No one will calmly and quietly submit to bear the cross except those who have learned to seek their happiness beyond this world.
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There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make men rejoice.
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