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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Joy in the Presence of the LORD</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/joy_in_the_presence_of_the_lord.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/galatians/5-22.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/joy.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Joy in the Presence of the LORD</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_presence_of_god.htm" title="Joy in the Presence of God">◄</a> Joy in the Presence of the LORD <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_resurrection.htm" title="Joy in the Resurrection">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Nature:</b><br>Joy in the presence of the LORD is a profound and spiritual delight that believers experience when they are in communion with God. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated sense of well-being and contentment that arises from a relationship with the Creator. It is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is often associated with worship, gratitude, and the assurance of God's love and salvation.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundations:</b><br>The concept of joy in the presence of the LORD is rooted in numerous biblical passages. In <a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a>, the psalmist declares, "You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." This verse highlights the fullness of joy that comes from being in God's presence and the eternal nature of the pleasures found there.<br><br>In the Old Testament, the Israelites experienced joy in God's presence through worship and the observance of feasts. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-7.htm">Deuteronomy 12:7</a> instructs, "There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your families shall eat and rejoice in all you have put your hand to, because the LORD your God has blessed you." This joy was a communal experience, reflecting the blessings and provision of God.<br><br><b>New Testament Insights:</b><br>The New Testament continues to emphasize joy in the presence of the LORD, particularly through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In <a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a>, Jesus tells His disciples, "I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete." Here, Jesus links joy to abiding in His love and keeping His commandments, suggesting that true joy is found in a life aligned with God's will.<br><br>The early church also experienced joy in the presence of the LORD, even amidst persecution. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Acts 2:46-47</a> describes the believers as "continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people." Their joy was a testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the communal life of faith.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br>Joy in the presence of the LORD is both a present reality and a future hope for believers. It is a foretaste of the eternal joy that will be fully realized in the Kingdom of God. <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a> offers a vision of this future joy: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.'"<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br>Believers are encouraged to seek joy in the presence of the LORD through prayer, worship, and meditation on Scripture. <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a> exhorts, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" This command underscores the importance of cultivating a joyful spirit, regardless of circumstances, by focusing on God's goodness and faithfulness.<br><br>In summary, joy in the presence of the LORD is a central theme in the Christian faith, offering believers a source of strength, hope, and encouragement as they navigate the challenges of life. It is a gift from God that sustains and uplifts the soul, drawing believers closer to their Creator.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/joy.htm">Joy</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_in_heaven.htm">Joy in Heaven</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_sufferings.htm">Joy in Sufferings</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_is_a_fruit_of_the_spirit.htm">Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_is_strengthening_to_saints.htm">Joy is Strengthening to Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_angels,_when_jesus_was_born.htm">Joy of Angels, when Jesus Was Born</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_angels,_when_sinners_repent.htm">Joy of Angels, when Sinners Repent</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_barnabas,_when_he_saw_the_success_of_the_gospel_at_antioch_(in_syria).htm">Joy of Barnabas, when he Saw the Success of the Gospel at Antioch (In Syria)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_david,_over_the_offerings_of_the_princes_and_people_for_the_house_of_god.htm">Joy of David, Over the offerings of the Princes and People for the House of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_deborah_and_the_israelites,_when_sisera_was_overthrown.htm">Joy of Deborah and the Israelites, when Sisera Was Overthrown</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_early_christians,_when_they_believed_in_jesus.htm">Joy of Early Christians, when They Believed in Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_elisabeth,_when_mary_visited_her.htm">Joy of Elisabeth, when Mary Visited Her</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_hannah,_when_samuel_was_born.htm">Joy of Hannah, when Samuel Was Born</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_jephthah's_daughter,_when_he_returned_from_his_victory_over_the_ammonites.htm">Joy of Jephthah's Daughter, when he Returned from his Victory Over the Ammonites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_mary,_when_she_visited_elisabeth.htm">Joy of Mary, when She Visited Elisabeth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_moses_and_the_israelites,_when_pharaoh_and_his_army_were_destroyed.htm">Joy of Moses and the Israelites, when Pharaoh and his Army Were Destroyed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_naomi,_when_boaz_showed_kindness_to_ruth.htm">Joy of Naomi, when Boaz Showed Kindness to Ruth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_paul_and_silas,_in_the_jail_at_philippi.htm">Joy of Paul and Silas, in the Jail at Philippi</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_paul_and_the_corinthians,_because_the_excommunicated_member_repented.htm">Joy of Paul and the Corinthians, Because the Excommunicated Member Repented</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_paul_and_titus,_because_of_the_hospitality_of_the_corinthians.htm">Joy of Paul and Titus, Because of the Hospitality of the Corinthians</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_paul,_rejoicing_over_his_converts.htm">Joy of Paul, Rejoicing Over his Converts</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_paul,_when_he_prayed_for_the_philippian_christians.htm">Joy of Paul, when he Prayed for the Philippian Christians</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_paul,_when_he_went_up_to_jerusalem.htm">Joy of Paul, when he Went up to Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_rhoda,_when_she_heard_peter_at_the_gate.htm">Joy of Rhoda, when She Heard Peter at the Gate</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_deliverance_from_bondage.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Deliverance from Bondage</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_divine_protection.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Divine Protection</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_divine_support.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Divine Support</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_election.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Election</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_manifestation_of_goodness.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Manifestation of Goodness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_salvation.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Salvation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_supplies_of_grace.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Supplies of Grace</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_temporal_blessings.htm">Joy of Saints Is for Temporal Blessings</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_the_hope_of_glory.htm">Joy of Saints Is for the Hope of Glory</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_the_success_of_the_gospel.htm">Joy of Saints Is for the Success of the Gospel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_for_the_victory_of_christ.htm">Joy of Saints Is for the Victory of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_in_christ.htm">Joy of Saints Is in Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_in_god.htm">Joy of Saints Is in God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_is_in_the_holy_spirit.htm">Joy of Saints Is in the Holy Spirit</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_abundant.htm">Joy of Saints should be Abundant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_animated.htm">Joy of Saints should be Animated</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_constant.htm">Joy of Saints should be Constant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_exceeding.htm">Joy of Saints should be Exceeding</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_expressed_in_hymns.htm">Joy of Saints should be Expressed in Hymns</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_for_evermore.htm">Joy of Saints should be for Evermore</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_full_of_glory.htm">Joy of Saints should be Full of Glory</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_great.htm">Joy of Saints should be Great</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_in_hope.htm">Joy of Saints should be in Hope</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_in_sorrow.htm">Joy of Saints should be in Sorrow</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_under_calamities.htm">Joy of Saints should be Under Calamities</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_under_persecutions.htm">Joy of Saints should be Under Persecutions</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_under_trials.htm">Joy of Saints should be Under Trials</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_unspeakable.htm">Joy of Saints should be Unspeakable</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints_should_be_with_awe.htm">Joy of Saints should Be with Awe</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints,_made_full_by_abiding_in_christ.htm">Joy of Saints, Made Full by Abiding in Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints,_made_full_by_answers_to_prayer.htm">Joy of Saints, Made Full by Answers to Prayer</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints,_made_full_by_communion_of_saints.htm">Joy of Saints, Made Full by Communion of Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints,_made_full_by_faith_in_christ.htm">Joy of Saints, Made Full by Faith in Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints,_made_full_by_the_favour_of_god.htm">Joy of Saints, Made Full by The Favour of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_saints,_made_full_by_the_word_of_christ.htm">Joy of Saints, Made Full by The Word of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_simeon,_when_jesus_was_presented_in_the_temple.htm">Joy of Simeon, when Jesus Was Presented in the Temple</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_disciples_at_jerusalem,_when_peter_told_them_about_the_conversion_of_cornelius_and_other_gentiles.htm">Joy of the Disciples at Jerusalem, when Peter Told Them About the Conversion of Cornelius and Other Gentiles</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_disciples_in_the_temple_after_the_ascension_of_jesus.htm">Joy of the Disciples in the Temple After the Ascension of Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_disciples_in_the_temple_because_they_had_received_the_gift_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Joy of the Disciples in the Temple Because They had Received the Gift of the Holy Spirit</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_disciples,_because_the_demons_were_subject_to_them.htm">Joy of the Disciples, Because the Demons Were Subject to Them</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_disciples,_when_jesus_triumphantly_entered_jerusalem.htm">Joy of the Disciples, when Jesus Triumphantly Entered Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_father,_when_his_prodigal_son_returned.htm">Joy of the Father, when his Prodigal Son Returned</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_immobile_man_who_was_healed_by_peter.htm">Joy of the Immobile Man Who Was Healed by Peter</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_jews,_after_hearing,_anew,_the_word_of_god.htm">Joy of the Jews, After Hearing, Anew, the Word of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_macedonian_christians,_when_they_made_a_contribution_for_the_christians_at_jerusalem.htm">Joy of the Macedonian Christians, when They Made a Contribution for the Christians at Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_magi.htm">Joy of the Magi</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_shepherds,_when_they_saw_the_infant_jesus.htm">Joy of the Shepherds, when They Saw the Infant Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_wicked.htm">Joy of the Wicked</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_the_wicked_is_delusive.htm">Joy of the Wicked is Delusive</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_the_wicked_is_derived_from_earthly_pleasures.htm">Joy of the Wicked is Derived from Earthly Pleasures</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_the_wicked_is_derived_from_folly.htm">Joy of the Wicked is Derived from Folly</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_the_wicked_is_short-lived.htm">Joy of the Wicked is Short-Lived</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_the_wicked--shall_be_taken_away.htm">Joy of the Wicked: Shall be Taken Away</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy_of_the_wicked--should_be_turned_into_mourning.htm">Joy of the Wicked: should be Turned Into Mourning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_the_women_who_returned_from_the_lord's_sepulcher.htm">Joy of the Women Who Returned from the Lord's Sepulcher</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_thessalonians,_when_they_believed_paul's_gospel.htm">Joy of Thessalonians, when They Believed Paul's Gospel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy_of_zecharias,_when_john_the_baptist_was_born.htm">Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--afflictions_of_saints_succeeded_by.htm">Joy: Afflictions of Saints Succeeded By</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy--attributed_to_god.htm">Joy: Attributed to God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--christ_appointed_to_give.htm">Joy: Christ Appointed to Give</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--enjoined_to_saints.htm">Joy: Enjoined to Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--experienced_by_believers.htm">Joy: Experienced by Believers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--experienced_by_parents_of_good_children.htm">Joy: Experienced by Parents of Good Children</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--experienced_by_peace-makers.htm">Joy: Experienced by Peace-Makers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--experienced_by_the_just.htm">Joy: Experienced by The Just</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--experienced_by_the_wise,_and_discreet.htm">Joy: Experienced by The Wise, and Discreet</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--fulness_of,_in_god's_presence.htm">Joy: Fulness of, in God's Presence</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--god_gives.htm">Joy: God Gives</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--god's_word_affords.htm">Joy: God's Word Affords</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--converts.htm">Joy: Holy: Converts</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--david.htm">Joy: Holy: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--hannah.htm">Joy: Holy: Hannah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--jailor.htm">Joy: Holy: Jailor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--peter.htm">Joy: Holy: Peter</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--samaritans.htm">Joy: Holy: Samaritans</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--the_virgin_mary.htm">Joy: Holy: The Virgin Mary</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--wise_men.htm">Joy: Holy: Wise Men</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy--zacchaeus.htm">Joy: Holy: Zacchaeus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--holy-illustrated.htm">Joy: Holy-Illustrated</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--increased_to_the_meek.htm">Joy: Increased to the Meek</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/joy--jews,_over_the_hanging_of_haman.htm">Joy: Jews, Over the Hanging of Haman</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--liberality_in_god's_service_should_cause.htm">Joy: Liberality in God's Service should Cause</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_come_to_their_people_with.htm">Joy: Ministers should Come to Their People With</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_desire_to_render_an_account_with.htm">Joy: Ministers should Desire to Render an Account With</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_esteem_their_people_as_their.htm">Joy: Ministers should Esteem Their People As Their</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_finish_their_course_with.htm">Joy: Ministers should Finish Their Course With</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_have,_in_the_faith_and_holiness_of_their_people.htm">Joy: Ministers should Have, in the Faith and Holiness of Their People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_pray_for,_for_their_people.htm">Joy: Ministers should Pray For, for Their People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--ministers_should_promote,_in_their_people.htm">Joy: Ministers should Promote, in Their People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--pray_for_restoration_of.htm">Joy: Pray for Restoration of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--prepared_for_saints.htm">Joy: Prepared for Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--promised_to_saints.htm">Joy: Promised to Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--promote,_in_the_afflicted.htm">Joy: Promote, in the Afflicted</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--saints_shall_be_presented_to_god_with_exceeding.htm">Joy: Saints Shall be Presented to God With Exceeding</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--saints_should_afford,_to_their_ministers.htm">Joy: Saints should Afford, to Their Ministers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--saints_should_engage_in_all_religious_services_with.htm">Joy: Saints should Engage in all Religious Services With</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--saints_should_have,_in_all_their_undertakings.htm">Joy: Saints should Have, in all Their Undertakings</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/j/joy--serve_god_with.htm">Joy: Serve God 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