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Example sentences for "gladness"

Lexicographically close words:
gladium; gladius; gladlie; gladlier; gladly; gladnesse; glads; gladsome; glaid; glaikit
  1. Nevertheless, it affected the sculptor with infinite pity to see this young man, who had been born to gladness as an assured heritage, now involved in a misty bewilderment of grievous thoughts, amid which he seemed to go staggering blindfold.

  2. All was rejoicing, but in the midst of the general gladness sounds of discord were heard.

  3. But all gladness and gaiety were suddenly clouded over with heavy gloom.

  4. And that was the last of my gladness for many moons; for more and more he wished to be silent.

  5. As he walked, lo everything was sad except the sun, and the light of its gladness deepened the shadow of his sorrow.

  6. Latour heaped favours upon me, and I received them with a strange gladness of heart that even now I cannot explain.

  7. He was a paleface, but he was not like his brothers who find gladness in doing deeds that are bad.

  8. The simple heart of the stern warrior throbbed with gladness as a cold seed throbs with the blowing of the south wind.

  9. So, when the call shall be Soon or late unto thee, As to all given, Still may that picture live, All its fair forms survive, And to thy spirit give Gladness in Heaven!

  10. Dream in the dreamer's eyes, All the good gladness turns praise for the singers.

  11. The warm lay of love and the light note of gladness Have wakened thy fondest, thy liveliest thrill; But, so oft hast thou echoed the deep sigh of sadness, That even in thy mirth it will steal from thee still.

  12. I oft have loved that sunny glow Of gladness in her blue eye beaming-- But can the bosom bleed with woe While joy is in the glances beaming?

  13. And does the long-left home she seeks Light up no gladness on her cheeks?

  14. He had entered into a new world whose center of gravity was in heaven, "where Christ is," and an indescribable, exultant gladness filled his soul.

  15. The unspeakable gladness of the revelation turned the rugged cross into a crown of glory.

  16. Hubert and Winifred shared the same hymn-book, and together sang with deep gladness hymns which ascribe praises to Christ.

  17. Her eager gladness turned to a burst of tears.

  18. She could scarcely understand the gladness that filled her soul after sacrifice "more than when their corn and their wine increased.

  19. Yes," said Winifred, with deep gladness in her voice.

  20. Only to yield thee gladness of my voice, And of the light that vests me, I thus far Descend these hallow'd steps: not that more love Invites me; for lo!

  21. Whence I address them: "O perennial flowers Of gladness everlasting!

  22. My gladness hides thee from me, which doth shine .

  23. Twixt gladness and amaze, In sooth no will had I to utter aught, Or hear.

  24. We to her eyes will lead thee; but the light Of gladness that is in them, well to scan, Those yonder three, of deeper ken than ours, Thy sight shall quicken.

  25. Till those bright eyes With gladness come, which, weeping, made me haste To succour thee, thou mayst or seat thee down, Or wander where thou wilt.

  26. With awe-struck gladness we looked around, Waiting to hear the last trumpet sound.

  27. The mere excitement and its extravagance--the mode in which their gladness breaks out--means nothing either way.

  28. Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

  29. The first sentence I did not apply to myself; but being then, as I supposed, a man restored to himself, it was easy to feel that I had been anointed with the oil of gladness above my fellows.

  30. She remembered the love for her of the man she loved, and once more all was gladness in her soul, and she lay on the pillow, smiling with happiness.

  31. This piece of good news seemed to him particularly important from its coming at the same time with the gladness of the bandaged clerk and his own gladness at toys having come for him.

  32. This explains the gladness with which the birth of sons is welcomed, the disappointment manifest at the birth of daughters, and the disposition to put them away.

  33. For the light and gladness brought into the world by little children.

  34. He thanked the old woman with tears of gladness for the good news she had given him, and continued his journey.

  35. So the boy set forth on his journey home, with his friends for company; his heart full of gladness when he thought of the promise of the princess.

  36. He was a cause of gladness to the humble, as Vainateya [52] was to Vinata.

  37. Footnote 320] The fifth, their gladness when returning from the Babylonian captivity.

  38. These be painted on the right hand: because the nativity and the resurrection of Christ were the general joy of all: whence in the Psalms: 'And gladness at the morning.

  39. Those which employ richer hangings, set forth by them the gladness arising from the Birth of a King: and teach what manner of persons we ought to be in our reception of so great a Guest.

  40. The third, the gladness of the children of Israel, when in the time of Joseph others were afflicted with famine.

  41. For He was anointed by God from the beginning "with the oil of gladness above His fellows.

  42. Thus sat Jocelyn regardful, gladness in the heart of him, and a song of gladness bubbling to his lips.

  43. But Joc'lyn stayed her there with gentle hand, Whereat she viewed him o'er in mute surprise, To see the radiant gladness of his eyes.

  44. And now, Sir Robert a' Forest, form thy company, and since this is a day of gladness let them sing as they march.

  45. There is song o' spring and gladness I made that hath oft been our solace, and moreover it beginneth and endeth with jolly chorus well beknown to all.

  46. She had been faithful: the beloved owed Love, youth, and gladness unto her who wept Gushingly on his heart.

  47. I rose in peace, in comfort went, And laid me down to rest; But straight my soul grew confident With gladness of the blest.

  48. With simple gladness met him on the road His grey-haired father, elder brother now.

  49. The bearers hear and stay; Up starts the form; wide flash the eyes; With gladness blends dismay.

  50. And motion like a dreaming wave Wafts me in gladness dim Through air just cool enough to lave With sense each conscious limb.

  51. For every sound of gladness Is a prophet-wind that tells Of a summer without sadness, And a love without farewells; And a heart that hath no ailing, And an eye that is not dim, And a faith that without failing Shall be complete in Him.

  52. Loving thou dost mark The sadness on men's faces, and dost seek To make all things around of hope and gladness speak.

  53. As yet he sang only as sing the birds, From gladness simply, or, he knew not why.

  54. The rains are gone and the cool weather is coming; Lent is over and gladness is returned; the crop has been sown, and soon will come the reaping.

  55. It is a cup of pure gladness with no bitterness in its dregs.

  56. Thus pleasure is spread through the earth In stray gifts to be claimed by whoever shall find; Thus a rich loving-kindness, redundantly kind, Moves all nature to gladness and mirth.

  57. Gladness be with thee, Helper of our world!

  58. She has the Greek gladness and life, the Greek intelligence and passion, and the Greek harmony.

  59. It was in mingled grief and gladness that she set off the next day, with the trepidation of one to whom sickness and decay were hitherto unknown.

  60. Still this could not mar the thankful gladness that was with us all that day, and which shone in Clarence's eyes.

  61. We hoped this time of gladness would turn your thoughts to us.

  62. You will pass the day in sober joy among the brethren, not one of whom but shares your gladness and desires your welfare.

  63. Aurelia hushed his voice, but her eyes shone with stern gladness as she stood before him, and took him by the hand, and spoke what he alone could hear.

  64. Fancy approaching the time of gifts and gladness and thought for others, in such a spirit!


  65. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "gladness" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
    Other words:
    beatification; beatitude; bliss; brightness; cheer; cheerfulness; delight; ecstasy; elation; enchantment; exaltation; exhilaration; exuberance; felicity; gaiety; geniality; gladness; glee; happiness; heaven; intoxication; joy; joyfulness; mirth; optimism; paradise; pleasantness; radiance; rapture; ravishment; sunshine; transport