In Thy Presence
The sermon 'In Thy Presence' teaches that the presence of God is a place of peace and joy where we find refuge from the world's darkness, and it inspires us to worship and praise Him with love and gratitude.
H.J. Vine preaches about finding peace in God's presence amidst the darkness and perils of the world, where our minds are focused on Him, leading to the use of holy themes in our speech and the knowledge of grace and truth through Jesus' sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes the transformation from heaviness and mourning to experiencing the joy and anointing from above, filling our souls with the glories of our Savior and offering fragrant praises to God. It highlights the immeasurable love we receive from God, prompting us to respond with hearts that treasure the divine wonders and eagerly await the Home prepared for us in His radiant presence, where our love overflows in inspired songs of praise.
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From the darkness and the perils
Of a world by Satan swayed
Peace we find in God's own presence,
Where our minds on Him are stayed;
Leaving thoughts that once distressed us,
Holy themes our tongues employ;
Grace and truth are known in Jesus,
By Whose blood we are brought nigh.
Gone the heaviness and mourning,
Now the Unction from on high,
With our Saviour's peerless glories
Fills our souls with deepening joy;
Thence ascending sweetest incense,
Fragrant offerings to His praise,
Joyful in His presence, bless we
God our Father for His grace.
Loved with love none e'er can measure.
As the Father loves the Son,
We respond from hearts that treasure
Wonders love Divine has done;
And the Saviour comes to take us
To the Home prepared above,
Where, in presence of His radiance,
Song outflows inspired by love.
Sermon Outline
- The Presence of God
- The Unction from on high
- The Love of God
- The Home Prepared Above
- A place of radiance and love
- A destination for those who follow Jesus
Key Quotes
“Peace we find in God's own presence, Where our minds on Him are stayed;” — H.J. Vine
“Loved with love none e'er can measure.” — H.J. Vine
“Song outflows inspired by love.” — H.J. Vine
Application Points
- We can find peace and joy in the presence of God, even in the midst of darkness and challenges.
- God's love for us is unmeasurable and unconditional, and it inspires us to respond with love and gratitude.
- We are called to worship and praise God with our hearts and lives, and to share His love with others.