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I. THE SOURCE OF THIS JOY — Hope.

1. Glorious.

2. Certain.

II. ITS NATURE.

1. Sweet.

2. Solid.

3. Spiritual.

4. Purifying.

III. ITS EXPRESSION.

1. Lively.

2. Practical.

3. Constant.

IV. ITS IMPORTANCE to —

1. Ourselves.

2. The Church.

3. The world.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

WEB: rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;