In any of the philosophical systems, there could be some
pessimism existing in its foundation. However, in the religion’s basis, there
always was and will be a feeling of joy. No matter how distorted many religions
are (having replaced God’s truth with lies — revering creatures instead of
God), they were all nevertheless expressions of joy for life. It was Man’s
fallen nature that often dragged it into crude and base forms of expression. It
is totally natural that the pure enjoyment of nature’s beauty by sensitive
people would evoke hymns of praise to God.
Christianity is a true and pure religion, and is
the source of elevated and holy joy. Christian ordeals appear as proof of the
indomitable, bright basis of Christianity, showing that no amount of
deprivation and physical constraints are capable to eclipse the blessedness of
life in Christ. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing" (1 Thes. 5:16,17)
— as the Apostle directs. "Blessed are all they that fear the Lord; who
walk in his ways," (Ps. 128:1) — is repeated in prayers and Psalms.
"May we arise in spiritual joy to praise Thee."
And the most potent, sorrowfully repentant 50th Psalm "Have
mercy upon me, O God" thrice enunciates about joy, asking for the return
of a soul that has sinned.
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