5. A SOUL CONVERTED, JOY AMONG THE ANGELS.
5. A SOUL CONVERTED, JOY AMONG THE ANGELS.
"One of our blessed number is just now arrived from ministering to the saints on earth, and brings the joyful tidings, that a sinner is converted, an heir of glory born, and therefore joy sparkles in every angelic countenance, and triumphs in our rapturous hallelujahs. Let this day be marked in the records of heaven, in the annals of eternity!"
What is the meaning of this great shout in the camp of heaven? Hail, happy day, when the conversion of my friend, whom I have daily prayers—shall cause joy among the angels of God! Yes, when the Savior shall see of the travail of his soul, and be satisfied! Methinks I see the rosy dawn of divine power, when the soul who once resisted Jesus flies into his arms.
Then the peace of God, and peace of conscience, are prized above all the things of time. Jesus! Your name is salvation, your word enlivening, your merits infinite, and all your affections love!
Again the heavenly arches ring, "Another captive is rescued from hell, another sinner is converted from the error of his way!" Let all the ransomed throng exalt the riches of free and sovereign grace, while all my powers are swallowed up of astonishment and love!