Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us

Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us!

"Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us!" Psalm 4:6

"Truly, the light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to behold the sun." But the light of God's countenance is sweeter far than the light of day—and the enjoyment of a sense of His favor is pleasanter than the shining of the sun even amid the gloom of winter.

The light of God's countenance illumines the darkest hour—and turns the shadow of death into morning. It has filled the prison cell with brightness—and made the captive's heart leap for joy.

It has cheered the martyr at the stake; and while the flames were consuming his body, it has carried his spirit on the wings of gladness to the presence of his Lord!

It is not always that the Lord's people enjoy the sunshine of His love . The fogs of earthliness and clouds of unbelief often conceal the brightness of His face.

"Chase away, O Lord, all darkness from my mind—and all unbelief from my heart. Help me constantly to walk before You in the paths of Your own appointment—and favor me with the light of Your countenance, and the beams of Your love!"

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