Cheerfulness

Cheerfulness rises from hearts of deep pathos, of rich sensibilities and quiet gentleness.  If is more that the vigor of mere physical health; it is a kindly condition of soul purified in harmony with the Christ.  He was not solemn and sour, like some saints, but full of joy, bright with blessedness, winsome to old and young.  Such a heart is always thinking of others rather than of himself, everywhere scattering sunshine, while the gloomy are examining themselves and exhibiting their unhappy condition to every one they meet.