For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy... Eccl. ii. 26.

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.-Eccl. iii. 12. ...The Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song;... Isa. xii. 2.

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.-3.

The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.-Isa. xiv. 7.

Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee...8.

...This is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.-Isa. xxv. 9.

The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.-Isa. xxix. 19.

Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart...Isa. xxx. 29. ...And thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.-Isa. xli. 16.

Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.-Isa. li. 11.

Break forth into joy, sing together... for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.-Isa. lii. 9.

Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer...Isa. lvi. 7. Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord... Isa. lviii. 14.

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God...Isa. lxi. 10.

Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart... Isa. lxv. 14.

But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.-18.

And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice,... Isa. lxvi. 14.

...Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart... Jer. xv. 16.

For thus saith the Lord; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations... Jer. xxxi. 7.

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.—13.

The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts for the Lord is good; for his mercy endureth for ever...Jer. xxxiii. 11.

Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God...Joel ii. 23.

Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls :-Habak. iii. 17.

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.-18.

Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.-Zeph. iii. 14.

Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord.-Zech. ii. 10.

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; the fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.-Zech. viii. 19.

And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the Lord.-Zech. x. 7.

And all nations shall call you blessed for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.Mal. iii. 12.

NONE BUT A WILLING SERVICE

IS PLEASING TO GOD.

Take ye from among you an offering unto the Lord whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the Lord...Ex. xxxv. 5.

And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the Lord's offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service...21.

And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted...22.

The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the Lord, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the Lord had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.-29.

And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord, ye shall offer it at your own will.-Lev. xix. 5. And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, offer it at your own will.-Lev. xxii. 29.

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee.-Deut. xvi. 17.

...Choose you this day whom ye will serve ;...but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.Josh. xxiv. 15.

My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the Lord.--Jud. v. 9.

...Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind... 1 Ch. xxviii. 9.

...Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord ?-1 Ch. xxix. 5.

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel,... offered willingly.-6.

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord...9.

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.-14.

...As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.-17.

And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord.-2 Ch. xvii. 16.