The Morning of Joy

by Horatius Bonar

Publisher:

Robert Carter & Brothers

, 1856

Overview

The sequel to The Night of Weeping, The Morning of Joy rejoices in God’s salvation and the eternal life He’s given us. Brimming with good news from the Scriptures, Bonar illustrates the happiness that comes with knowing Christ, and the peace of mind it affords.

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Key Features

• Examines the words of David in the 30th Psalm
• Discusses the victory over death

Product Details

• Title: The Morning of Joy
• Author: Horatius Bonar
• Publisher: Robert Carter & Brothers
• Publication Date: 1856
• Pages: 220

About Horatius Bonar

Horatius Bonar (1808–1889) was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a family with a long history of ministry in the Church of Scotland. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh in 1838 (where he studied under Dr. Thomas Chalmers), Bonar was ordained and became pastor of the North Parish, Kelso, where he remained for 28 years. He joined the Free Church of Scotland after “the Great Disruption” of 1843, and in 1853 he earned a Doctor of Divinity degree from the University of Aberdeen. In 1867 he took over ministry duties at Chalmers Memorial Church in Edinburgh, and in 1883 he was elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. A prolific author, he wrote and edited numerous books, biographies, articles, poems, tracts, and over 600 hymns.