"COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE WITH SINGING." It is a joy to serve the Lord. Our God is infinitely happy, and He loves to see His creatures happy too. He provided every thing necessary to make them happy at first, but sin destroyed much of God's fair creation. He would have us happy now, happy in His service. Therefore He has provided for our happiness in the everlasting gospel. He says, "Believe and I will give you a free pardon; I will confer on you a perfect righteousness. I will purify your hearts, supply all your wants, admit you into my presence for holy fellowship, keep you by my power, give you grace while you live and glory when you die." Is not this enough to make you glad and to induce you to "Serve the Lord with gladness?" Brethren, in God's service we should be cheerful; we must realize our adoption, and serve Him as dear children fully persuaded of the Father's love. Let us serve Him out of love. Let us serve Him in the world, in our homes, and in the church; and let our gladness be clearly seen in our conduct, even a message which reads, "I serve my Lord with gladness and I would not be otherwise employed."

For Meditation:
Lord, disperse my sin and sadness,
Speak salvation to my heart ;
Then I'll serve with joy and gladness,
Then I'll show how good Thou art.