Why is sorrow better than laughter?
Answer
"Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." Eccl. 7: 3.
NOTE - 'Many of the loveliest songs of peace and trust and hope which God's children sing in this
world they have been taught in the hushed and darkened chambers of sorrow. . . . Afflictions, sanctified,
soften the asperities of life. They tame the wildness of nature. They temper human ambitions. They burn
out the dross of selfishness and worldliness. They humble pride. They quell fierce passions. They reveal to
men their own hearts, their own weakness, faults, blemishes, and perils. They teach patience and
submission. They discipline unruly spirits. They deepen and enrich our experience."-"Week-Day
Religion," by J. R. Miller, D.D., Pages 92, 93.
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What classes of persons are necessarily shut out of the kingdom of God?
How should all Christian parents bring up their children?
What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the things contained in this book?
What did Daniel ask of one of the heavenly attendants who stood by him in his dream?
To whom was this covenant-promise later renewed?
In what condition did David expect to rise?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle