Isaiah:9:1-7

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* Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed , As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali , And afterward more heavily oppressed her , By the way of the sea , beyond the Jordan , In Galilee of the Gentiles . * The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light ; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death , Upon them a light has shined . * You have multiplied the nation And increased its joy ; They rejoice before You According to the joy of harvest , As men rejoice when they divide the spoil . * For You have broken the yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder , The rod of his oppressor , As in the day of Midian . * For every warrior 's sandal from the noisy battle , And garments rolled in blood , Will be used for burning and fuel of fire . * For unto us a Child is born , Unto us a Son is given ; And the government will be upon His shoulder . And His name will be called Wonderful , Counselor , Mighty God , Everlasting Father , Prince of Peace . * Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end , Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom , To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward , even forever . The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this .

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