A happy heart

A happy heart makes the face cheerful

" A happy heart makes the face cheerful , but heartache crushes the spirit." Proverbs 15:13

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 heart 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.

"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7

"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life!" Proverbs 4:23

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