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JOY AND PRAISE

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 10, 1875

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 45, No. 24.

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JOY AND PRAISE.

“The oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” Isa. 61:3.
“The oil of joy for mourning,” My Lord has given to me; He’s with me in my sorrow, Whatever that sorrow be.
“The garment of praise” is mine— The thankful song of a heart Assured that his lovingkindness From it can never depart.
“The spirit of heaviness” now No longer my soul weighs down; The day has dawned in brightness, And the gloomy night has flown.
I remember the wilderness “Way-marks” I pass’d in review; The “stones of help” are many, Attesting that he is true.
I recall the path I’ve trodden, The way by which I’ve been led; Faithful he is to his promise— He lifts up my drooping head.
My joy is an endless joy; My garment can never decay; My comfort and peace are lasting— Old things have passed away.
I’ll sing the love of my God— His wonderful love to me, Until I shall praise him above, Through years of eternity. —Sel.