...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...

...remain ; and embracing him firmer than before, we shall break through every despondence and say, " 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 shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in...

...hands of God. May this ever be my feeling, and with the prophet may I evermore be disposed to say, " 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 shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...nouns and 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...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:...

...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...

...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...

...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...