"And again I say, Rejoice." (Phil. 4:4)

It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. Perhaps you have tried this, and the first time seemed to fail. Never mind, keep right on and when you cannot feel any joy, when there is no spring, and no seeming comfort and encouragement, still rejoice, and count it all joy. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy and delight and God will make your reckoning good. Do you suppose your Father will let you carry the banner of His victory and His gladness on to the front of the battle, and then coolly stand back and see you captured or beaten back by the enemy? NEVER! The Holy Spirit will sustain you in your bold advance, and fill your heart with gladness and praise, and you will find your heart all exhilarated and refreshed by the fullness within. Lord teach me to rejoice in Thee, and to "rejoice evermore." (1 Thess.5:16)━Selected

"The weakest saint may Satan rout,

Who meets him with a praiseful shout."

"…Be filled with the Spirit,...singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." (Eph. 5:18, 19)

Here the Apostle urges the use of singing as one of the inspiring helps in the spiritual life. He counsel............