Christ the Lord is risen to-day, Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply.
Interpretation
This quote celebrates the joy and triumph of the resurrection of Christ, calling for joy among all beings.
In this quote, Charles Wesley emphasizes the profound joy and triumph associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It invites everyone, including both humanity ('Sons of men') and divine beings ('angels'), to join in celebration. The call to 'raise your joys' and for the heavens and earth to respond suggests a universal acknowledgment of this pivotal moment, highlighting the importance of collective joy and gratitude in the face of such transformation.
In practice
This quote would be great to use during Easter church services to inspire congregants.
Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end;_x000D_ by his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend._x000D_ Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;_x000D_ this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
The Bible must be the invention either of good men or angels, bad men or devils, or of God. However, it was not written by good men, because good men would not tell lies by saying 'Thus saith the Lord;' it was not written by bad men because they would not write about doing good duty, while condemning sin, and themselves to hell; thus, it must be written by divine inspiration
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
And all things as they change proclaim _x000D_ The Lord eternally the same.
Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.
Star Trek says that it has not all happened, it has not all been discovered, that tomorrow can be as challenging and adventurous as any time man has ever lived.
I learned what every dreaming child needs to know, that no horizon is so far you cannot get above it or beyond it.
Instead of concentrating on your problems and getting discouraged, focus on God and meditate on His promises for you. You may have fallen down, but you don't have to stay down. God is ready, willing and able to pick you up.
Never let anything so fill you with sorrow as to make you forget the joy of Christ risen.
Final perseverance is the necessary evidence of genuine conversion.
The One who saved your soul longs to remake your heart. Let's fix our eyes on Jesus. Perhaps in seeing Him, we will see what we can become!
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