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  MEDITATION [NO DATE]
  by Anne Bradstreet
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Summary: The sermon encourages the listener to rejoice in God, boasting
in Him and walking in His law, and promises a glorious future in heaven.

Topics: "Eternal Joy", "Spiritual Transformation"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:2, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 21:4

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DESCRIPTION
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Anne Bradstreet's sermon emphasizes the believer's joy in God,
encouraging them to boast in Him, walk in His ways, and remain close to
Him despite challenges. She speaks of the transformation of the
believer, both inwardly and outwardly, into a glorious state where
sorrows, sins, and worldly desires are no more, replaced by eternal joy
and wisdom from God. The anticipation of being in God's presence and
praising Him for His wonders is highlighted, expressing a longing for
the return of Jesus and the ultimate dissolution into His presence.

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CONTENT
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My soul, rejoice thou in thy God,

Boast of Him all the day,

Walk in His law, and kiss His rod

Cleave close to Him alway.

What though thy outward man decay,

Thy inward shall wax strong.

Thy body vile it shall be changed,

And glorious made erelong.

With angel's wings thy soul shall mount

To bliss unseen by eye,

And drink at unexhausted fount

Of joy unto eternity.

Thy tears shall all be dried up,

Thy sorrows all shall fly,

Thy sins shall ne'er be summoned up

Nor come in memory.

Then shall I know what Thou hast done

For me, unworthy me,

And praise Thee shall ev'n as I ought

For wonders that I see.

Base world, I trample on thy face,

Thy glory I despise,

No gain I find in ought below,

For God hath made me wise.

Come Jesus quickly, Blessed Lord.

Thy face when shall I see?

O let me count each hour a day

'Till I dissolved be.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/anne-bradstreet/meditation-no-date/
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