2. Joy.

(1.) Rejoice in God.

Phil. III, 1. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Rom. V, 11. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

Psalm XXXII, 11. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Isaiah XXIX, 19. The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Psalm V, 11. But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

Rom. V, 2. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Luke X, 20. Notwithstanding, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Rom. XV, 13. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.