Article July 24, 1926 Issue

Signs of the Times

with contributions from James G. K. McClure, J. F. Weinmann, R. F. Paine, Joseph Fort Newton

[From an article by James G. K. McClure, D. D., in the Presbyterian Advance, Nashville, Tennessee]

All exultant joy, that rises superior to circumstances, that sings songs in the night and is more than conqueror in adversity, must spring from and be sustained by unfailing source—must be above conditions without the life, or even conditions within the body. Such a joy Jesus claimed and proclaimed. The whole world was against him. Shadows were deepening all around him. Never man would suffer as he suffered. And still in resonant tones he spoke of his joy, and, wonderful to say, he offered it to others—offered it as a permanent possession.... There is no greater mission than our actual interpretation of that joy in the presence of our homes, friends, and associates. Frivolousness is not its interpretation, nor is dourness. Joy need not be resounding laughter, but it may be quiet cheer. When it can be said of a man that his entrance into a room is as though a lighted candle had been brought where all was dark before, then the joy of Jesus has been interpreted.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Notices
July 24, 1926
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit