Psalm 97:11-12. “Light is sown for the righteous and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.”
LIGHT AND GLADNESS. Awesome in His power – perfect in His holiness His judgments are without prejudice His righteousness is totally beyond accusation The Lord reigns with authority and wisdom, undeniable
Hidden from mortal eyes who cannot live in His holy light Mountains shake and tremble, hills are like wax Before the brilliance of His glory and presence The flame of holiness sweeps all before Him
The stars all named by Him find their light from Him Sun, moon, and earth all function at His command Heat and light nurturing the earth, release life At the bidding of the Lord, they all reflect His glory
His name is as sweet ointment filling the place His character: impeccable and perfect in holiness His light leaves no shadows – revealing all His Person fills the hearts of lover and friend with gladness
Light coming from the unseen Source is sown as seed Deep in the heart comes the stirring of life Then gladness as light makes life evident And voices of praise and worship give honor
Everything false withers and dies before Truth And the light of truth unfolds hidden things Joy bursts forth in many ways expressed Gladness finds unusual ways to God’s ears.
From the hidden places of the universe comes gladness From places once steeped in darkness comes light From those once dead – light, life, and gladness join From “newly-alive” souls come glory, honor, and gladness.
“O Almighty God, the vitality of Thy Person is seen in so many forms and ways that wherever I look, I see evidence of Thy passing and presence. I worship as I consider Thee and such grace as to be willing to come personally to me who am but a worm, and give thoughts of Thyself. I am so humbled I can scarce lift up my eyes to Thee. But I am also filled with gladness at Thy presence and light. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”