The Glory of God
The sermon emphasizes the glory of God, His goodness and love, and the fullness of joy that comes from beholding Him in all.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding joy and delight in God's righteousness, justice, and lovingkindness that fills the earth. She emphasizes the beauty of God's works and the triumph of the soul in His righteous ways. The sermon highlights the fullness of joy in beholding God in all things, knowing that He leads everything towards Himself with love and wisdom. It also points out that God richly provides all things for us to enjoy, with Himself being the ultimate gift to be cherished and enjoyed naturally, not out of duty.
Text
Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness.
--PSALMS 65:8,11
He loveth righteousness and justice: the earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.
--PSALMS 33:5 (R. V.)
I SING because Thy works are fair,
Thy glory makes me glad,
The garments bright of praise I wear,
For Thou art brightly clad.
Full triumph doth my soul possess,
Because Thy ways are right;
The glory of Thy righteousness
Maketh my dear delight.
--THOMAS H. GILL
THE fulness of joy is to behold God in all; for by the same blessed might, wisdom, and love, that He made all things, to the same end our good Lord leadeth it continually, and there to Himself shall bring it, and, when it is time, we shall see it.
--MOTHER JULIANA
God gives us richly all things to enjoy, while He Himself is His own best gift, and to be enjoyed not in a way of duty, but in the simple, natural realizing aright of what we possess in Him.
--JOHN MCLEOD CAMPBELL
Sermon Outline
- The Glory of God
- The Fullness of Joy
- God's Gift to Us
- Richly Enjoying All Things
- God Himself as the Best Gift
Key Quotes
“Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“The fulness of joy is to behold God in all;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“God Himself is His own best gift,” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- We can experience the fullness of joy by beholding God in all and recognizing His goodness and love.
- God Himself is our best gift, and we can enjoy Him by responding to Him with gratitude and love.
- We should appreciate and recognize God's presence and work in our lives, and respond to Him with gratitude and love.