Use of Sickness
James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.


During Dr. Payson's last illness, a friend coming into his room said, "Well, I am sorry to see you lying there on your back." "Do you not know what God puts us on our backs for?" said Dr. Payson, smiling. "No," was the answer. "In order that we may look upward."



Parallel Verses
KJV: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

WEB: Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.




True Merriment
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