(John MacDuff, “Thoughts for the Quiet Hour”, 1895)
“If I have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2
What absolute devotion of a beautiful soul that loses itself in the hallowed mission of radiating peace and joy and sympathy all around.
When others have failed to charm, many dull unsusceptible ears have been arrested and won by the music of kindness. By it . . .
old-age renews its youth,
sick-pillows are smoothed,
burdens are eased,tears are turned into smiles,
dirges are turned into songs.
Therefore Love is the most irresistible.
Because Love is the golden key that fits all locks!
“If I have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2
“Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Because it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
Therefore it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Because Love never fails!” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Therefore we are radiating peace and joy!
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Spurgeon
“A soul that is altogether given up to
the love of Christ lives above care and
sorrow. It has care and sorrow, but
the love of Christ kills all the bitterness
by its inexpressible sweetness!”
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