Lord, I am so thankful that I know you, and that the thoughts of you keep me joyful, even in the midst of trials. Oh, the joys of those who know and love the Lord!

“Jesus, the very thought of thee, with sweetness fills the breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. O hope of every contrite heart, O, joy of all the meek, to those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! But what to those who find? Ah, this nor tongue nor pen can show; the love of Jesus, what it is, none but his loved ones know.”