Saturday, July 14, 2012

Lamentable Laughter

“Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness” (Proverbs 14:13). 

Even in laughter the heart may have sorrow,
And heaviness comes at the end of that mirth,
But O, there’s unspeakable joy on the morrow
For all who have tasted the joy of new birth!

Even in laughter the sorrow abides,
For no earthly remedy heals the heart.
Only the Savior of sinners provides
The healing and joy He alone can impart.

There’s joy that replaces lamentable laughter; 
It comes with salvation that God freely gives.
There’s blessing extended in life ever after
Because our Lord Jesus eternally lives.

O Lord, we give thanks for the joy of salvation
That never will fade with the passing of time.
Lamentable laughter, so brief in duration,
Can never compete with Your joy so sublime.

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