A congregation may be the poorest in the land. It may be without the attractions of any outward show; but if the members possess the principles of the character of Christ, angels will unite with them in their worship. The praise and thanksgiving from grateful hearts will ascend to God as a sweet oblation. "Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: For His mercy endureth forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy." "Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: Talk ye of all His wondrous works. Glory ye in His holy name: Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord." "For He satisfieth the longing soul, And filleth the hungry soul with goodness." Psalms 107:1, 2; 105:2, 3; 107:9.

Det betyder ikke noget, at en menighed er den fattigste i hele landet, Det gør heller ikke noget, at den ikke er i besiddelse af ydre pragt. Hvis dens medlemmer ejer Kristi karakters principper, vil englene holde gudstjeneste sammen med dem. Den lov og pris, som opstiger fra de taknemmelige hjerter i en sådan menighed, vil være et velbehageligt offer for Gud.