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I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it is my chief duty and joy to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble.

If our life be one of toil and of suffering, if the world outside be cold and dreary, what a pleasure to return to the sunshine of happy faces and the warmth of hearts we love.

A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased.

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands!

Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.

Know that Yahweh, he is God. It is he who has made us, and we are his. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

Oh come, let’s sing to Yahweh. Let’s shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!

Let’s come before his presence with thanksgiving. Let’s extol him with songs!

Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!

Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.

Let the rivers clap their hands. Let the mountains sing for joy together.

I feel I have adequate cause to be happy, and I will be happy.

As life wears on the love of husband or wife, of friends and of children, becomes the great solace and delight of age.

Even if we are alone, we store up our enjoyment in hope of sharing it hereafter with those we love.

Love is the light and sunshine of life.