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====The Lord takes delight in His people====
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"The Lord takes delight in His people; He beautifies the meek with salvation!" Psalm 149:4 <br>
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  The earliest dawn of grace in the hearts of God's people, affords Him pleasure:<br><br>"The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy." <br>
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  The tear of godly sorrow for sin, <br>
  a humble and contrite heart, <br>
  a meek and lowly spirit— <br>
  are sacrifices in which He delights. <br>
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  <strong>The first faint traces of His image </strong>in the saints, He hails with satisfaction. And as they grow in grace, in childlike confidence, in holy affections, and in loving obedience—they are His joy and delight. <br>
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  He beautifies the meek with salvation. He clothes them now with the spotless robe of Christ's righteousness, and adorns them with the graces of His Spirit. By and-by He will put a <em>crown of glory </em>on their heads that will never fade away! <br>
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  Christian reader! humbled on account of your sins, of your short-comings, and many infirmities—be assured that the Lord does not despise the day of small things. <br>Your contrition and tears, and your humble trust in His mercy—afford Him more pleasure than the costliest gifts or the most showy outward service of the high-minded and pharisaical. Still cherish a humble and lowly spirit—for He will beautify the meek with salvation. <br>
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"His saints are lovely in His sight, <br>
&nbsp; He views His children with delight. <br>
&nbsp; He sees their hope, He knows their fear, <br>
&nbsp; And loves to see His image there!" <strong><br>
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