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Quotes about Delight

The most valuable thing the Psalms do for me is to express the same delight in God which made David dance.
- CS Lewis
On Man, on Nature, and on Human Life, Musing in solitude, I oft perceive Fair trains of images before me rise, Accompanied by feelings of delight Pure, or with no unpleasing sadness mixed.
- William Wordsworth
All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding.
- Thomas a Kempis
The essence of poetry is invention; such invention as, by producing something unexpected, surprises and delights.
- Samuel Johnson
Pain is the seasoning that gives pleasure its flavor.
- Matshona Dhliwayo
For God can have no Delight or Union with any Creature but because his well-beloved Son, the express Image of his Person, is found in it.
- William Law
If I am seeking everything that can delight my senses, and regale my appetites; spending my time and fortune in pleasures, in diversions, and worldly enjoyments; a stranger to watchings, fastings, prayers, and mortification; how can it be said that I am working out my salvation with fear and trembling?
- William Law
True repentance will entirely change you; the bias of your souls will be changed, then you will delight in God, in Christ, in His Law, and in His people.
- George Whitefield
Oh! one hour with God infinitely exceeds all the pleasures and delights of this lower world.
- David Brainerd
If we make God our heart's delight, we shall have our heart's desire.
- TB Joshua
God is glorified not only by His glory being seen, but by its being rejoiced in.
- Jonathan Edwards
The Word of God is a lamp by night, a light by day, and a delight at all times.
- Charles Spurgeon