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Trees of Righteousness


Isaiah 61:1-3

The Spirit of our Lord is upon me this day,
For He wants me to preach the good news;
He has sent me to the broken hearted to say,
That the captives to be free of their blues.

Those in bondage to sin shall see the light,
As a year of pleasure in the Lord has come;
And the day vengeance is within His sight,
Giving comfort to whoever is feeling glum.

Give them a crown of beauty instead of ash,
With an oil for gladness instead of sorrow;
Along with an ointment for a mournful rash,
And a promising hope of a better tomorrow.

Garments of praise instead of robed despair,
An oil of joy instead of ointment of grief;
Just talk to Him taking it to God in prayer,
And you will find the comfort and relief.

Plant trees of righteousness for the Lord,
To be nurtured in His glory in growing tall;
And in return He shall ensure you a reward,
Reaping an abundance of fruit in the fall.

Richard Newton Sherrer

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