 Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls : Yet I will rejoice...  The Christian Father's Present to His Children - Page 131by John Angell James - 1827Full view - About this book
 | 1828 - 580 pages
...Christians had. Under the solace afforded by the Gospel, the Christian may say with holy boldness, " Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall...vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the field shall yield no meat ; the flocks shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in... | |
 | Henrietta Maria Bowdler - 1828 - 266 pages
...trial should continue, still let us all say with the Prophet, and let us say it from our hearts, " Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall...vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the field shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in... | |
 | 1828 - 648 pages
...are tue sentiments and language of the prophet ! " Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the field shall yield no meat ; the nock shall be cut oft' from the fold, and there shall be no herd in... | |
 | William Dodd - 1828 - 522 pages
...were not afflicted for their sin. — Amos vi. 3, &c. Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines : the labour of the olive shall fail, &c. yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.— Hab. iii. 17, 18. When... | |
 | 1829 - 414 pages
...upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches." He can dispense with plenty, and can sing, "Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither...vines, the labour of the olive shall fail, and the field shall yield no meat, the Hock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the... | |
 | William Bentley Fowle - 1829 - 62 pages
...pronouns in the same case, and verbs in the same mode. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall...vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock be cut off from the fold, and there he no herd in the stalls:... | |
 | Margaret Woods - 1829 - 528 pages
...similar likewise was the declaration of Habakkuk : " Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall he cut off from the fold, and there shall be DO herd in... | |
 | William Jay - 1829 - 592 pages
...inspire joy in the midst of every loss and trial. "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines ; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in... | |
 | 1829 - 432 pages
...submission to his sovereign will, devoutly say, " Although the Jig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the field shall yield no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in... | |
 | William Hamilton - 1830 - 172 pages
...Every thing is subservient to their benefit, and working together for their good. Each of these may say, " Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither...vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields yield no meat ; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the... | |
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