...— comfort the afflicted. — strengthen the weak, — give to them that mourn in Zion beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Eless all Thy ministering servants, and especially those who labour amongst us in the...

...opening of the prison to them that are bound; to comfort them that mourn ; to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit nf heaviness" This prediction he punctually fulfilled, while he preached and conversed among men. Once...

...the Son of God is, Tho Lord hath sent me to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, beauty for »shes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Come, ye tempted, who are borne down with the violence of the law in your members, and...

...willing mind, " and will in no wise " cast thee out." He will bind up thy broken heart, and " give thee the oil of joy for mourning, " and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." Only wait his time : let him probe thy wounds to the bottom : catch not impatiently...

...shall be finally disappointed. Sooner or later he gives them, according to his promise, beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.* This warfare is accomplished, when they rightly understand, and cordially believe the...

...his fellow-saints, the light of his countenance , and will soon ' appoint unto them all, beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.' Is he come to a dying bed '. Is eternity, with all its amazing scenes, beginning to...

...acceptable year of the Lord, and he was sent to comfort all that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness."11 h Isai. Ixi. 1—3.— Luke iv. 18, 10. SERMON IV. THE AGENCY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN...

...not far distant, when your country shall arise from the dust ; that ' beauty will be given you for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.' " My brethren, shall we not co-operate in the measures which are now adopting in various...

...countenances shine ! Our table would be daily spread for us, and our cup run over b. We should have the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spi'gt of heaviness c. Like the King's daughter we should be all glorious within, our clothing would...

...access to the soul. When the legal bondage of a convinced sinner is reversed, and he receives beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness (a); when the love of God is for the first time, clearly and feelingly shed abroad in...