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  REJOICE
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: The sermon encourages listeners to rejoice in the Lord and sing
a song of trust, knowing that God will respond with His presence and
help.

Topics: "Faith And Trust", "Worship And Praise"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:17, Psalm 40:3, Psalm 147:1, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:4

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of rejoicing in the Lord
always, emphasizing the power of singing songs of trust and praise even
in difficult times. He encourages believers to have faith in God's
presence, knowing that He listens attentively to their songs and is
ready to help carry their burdens. Cowman illustrates the comforting
image of God bending down with a smile, assuring His children that He
hears their cries and is coming to their aid.

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"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4).

"Sing a little song of trust,

O my heart!

Sing it just because you must,

As leaves start;

As flowers push their way through dust;

Sing, my heart, because you must.

"Wait not for an eager throng

Bird on bird;

'Tis the solitary song

That is heard.

Every voice at dawn will start,

Be a nightingale, my heart!

"Sing across the winter snow,

Pierce the cloud;

Sing when mists are drooping low

Clear and loud;

But sing sweetest in the dark;

He who slumbers not will hark."

"An' when He hears yo' sing, He bends down wid a smile on His kin' face
an' listens mighty keerful, an' He says, 'Sing on, chile, I hears, an'
I's comin' down to deliber yo': I'll tote dat load fer yo'; jest lean
hawd on Me and de road will get smoother bime by."'

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/rejoice/
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