Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
The Christian who withdraws entirely from the society of his fellow-men, and walks the earth with a face as melancholy as if he was always attending a funeral, does injury to the cause of the Gospel. A cheerful, kindly spirit is a great recommendation to a believer.
It is a positive misfortune to Christianity when a Christian cannot smile. A merry heart, and readiness to take part in all innocent mirth, are gifts of inestimable value. They go far to soften prejudices, to take up stumbling-blocks out of the way, and to make way for Christ and the Gospel. ...
For the reference, see J. C. Ryle on the blessing of a merry heart.
It is a positive misfortune to Christianity when a Christian cannot smile. A merry heart, and readiness to take part in all innocent mirth, are gifts of inestimable value. They go far to soften prejudices, to take up stumbling-blocks out of the way, and to make way for Christ and the Gospel. ...
For the reference, see J. C. Ryle on the blessing of a merry heart.