Emphasis Preaching Journal

There is these days a proper concern for the restoration of the element of joy to our Christian faith and worship. Many of us have seemed convinced the sad and gloomy face is a mark of piety. Far too long have our worship services been formalized and stiff. We have become a people fearful of emotional outburst and demonstration. It does not seem to be quite proper for educated and sophisticated people. So, we have learned to stifle our feelings, keep a straight face, and be stoic no matter what happens to us.