Changi Chapel

If man were a mere animal – his joy and sorrow would depend entirely upon outward things.

Let the trough be full – and the swine are happy! Let the pasture be abundant – and the sheep are content!

In the sunshine – every sparrow will be twittering on the trees; but let the heavens weep – and every wing is drooping.

You cannot, however, be sure of making a man happy – by surrounding him with abundance. Nor can you plunge a Christian into wretchedness – by any deprivations which you may cause him.

Man’s greatest joy or sorrow – must arise from inner springs. The mind itself is the lair of misery – or the nest of happiness.

Paul and Silas sing in the stocks, because their minds are at ease; while Herod frets on his throne, because of an accusing conscience.

The Psalmist in 87:7 says…. "All my springs are in Thee" – Is this true of you today?


Charles H. Spurgeon
Pastor/ Preacher/ Author

*Charles Spurgeon preached powerful sermons of penetrating thought and precise exposition. His spirit filled preaching held throngs of listeners spellbound in the Metropolitan Tabernacle at London, England. Many Christians have discovered Spurgeon’s messages to be among the best in Christian literature. He was a friend of Hudson Taylor, George Mueller, David Livingstone and other spiritual giants of his time.

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