 Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.  The Complete Works of John M. Mason, D.D. - Page 34de John Mitchell Mason - 1849Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | 1826 - 440 pages
...especially to such as seemed serious and attentive. Such was the goodness of God to him, that he gave him the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; and, though he joined not with the congregation in singing the praises of his God, being... | |
 | Joseph Milner - 1826 - 630 pages
...news of his conversion ; who now triumphed in the abundant answers given to her prayers, and received the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of pra-ise for the spirit of heaviness. With the most lively and devout emotions he thus acknowledges the hand of God in his,... | |
 | 1827 - 392 pages
...will not remember thy sins. Come, ye disconsolate, whose souls are sad, because the Comforter is away. The voice of the Son of God is, The Lord hath sent...voice of the Son of God is, / will be merciful to your unrighteousnesses; and the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. Come, ye children... | |
 | Philip Doddridge - 1827 - 296 pages
...and their God ? Thus do I desire to come unto thee. Blessed Saviour, art thou not appointed to give unto them that mourn in Zion, beauty for ashes, the...mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness ? (Isaiah Ixi. 3.) O wash away my tears, anoint my head with the oil of gladness, and... | |
 | William Cogswell - 1827 - 558 pages
...thing, that is amiss in the Christian church, in doctrine, practice, and discipline. Give unto them, who mourn in Zion, beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for...mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Have compassion, O God! upon impenitent sinners. Show them, that they stand on slippery... | |
 | Thomas Shaw B. Reade - 1827 - 484 pages
...tidings unto the meek, to bind up the broken-hearted and to comfort all that mourn, gives him beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. He can now rejoice in the Lord with joy unspeakable and full of glory : a heavenly light... | |
 | Charles Brooks - 1828 - 424 pages
...Come, ye disconsolate, whose souls are sad, because the Comforter is away — the voice of religion is, The Lord hath sent me to appoint unto them that...down with the violence of the law in your members — the voice of God is, I will be merciful to your unrighteousnesses ; and if the wicked turn from... | |
 | Timothy Dwight - 1828 - 536 pages
...make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. He will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that you may be called 'Trees of righteousness,' 'The planting of the Lord.' that he... | |
 | Robert Anderson - 1828 - 508 pages
...indeed, he may well take comfort; he may, with emotions of heartfelt gratitude, receive beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. The Bishop of Salisbury wishes to shelter the leading principle of his work, as far at... | |
 | Jesus Christ - 1828 - 308 pages
...heavy laden," promising to "give them rest;" he bids the mourner be of good comfort, for he will give " the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;" and truly he is the refuge of the destitute. In short, it is only in him, and from him,... | |
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