'Even the physical features share
There is no cherished sin which does not work up out of the heart, however deeply it is hidden there, and reveal itself in some way in the face. In like manner, good in the heart works its way up into the face, and prints its own beauty there.
Love in the life softens the features, and gives them a warmth like the gentle beauty of spring flowers.
Peace in the heart soon gives a quiet calm to the countenance. Many a perturbed, restless face grows placid and reposeful under the influence of inner peace.
Purity in the soul shows itself in the upward look and the thoughtful reverence which tells of communion with God.
Benevolence writes its autograph on brow and cheek.
Thus, in a sense, even the physical features share in the transfiguration of the life of faith and holiness.
Bodily health is beautiful, mental vigor is beautiful — but heart purity is the charm of all. All spiritual loveliness begins within.
That the beauty of the Lord our God may be on us, that the winning charm of God's loveliness may shine in the features of our life which men can see — we must first have the Divine beauty in us. A holy heart will, in time, transfigure all the life.
"A joyful heart makes a cheerful face. But a broken heart crushes the spirit!" Proverbs 15:13
"The cheerful of heart has a continual feast!" Proverbs 15:15
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22