What is "lively stones"

Lively \Live"ly\, a. [Compar. Livelier; superl. Liveliest.]

1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.

   Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves.
   --Holland.

2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.

   But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile He seems.
   --Milton.

3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited.

   From grave to gay, from lively to severe.
   --Pope.

4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]

   I spied the lively picture of my father.
   --Massinger.

5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.

   The colors of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.
   --Sir I. Newton.

   His faith must be not only living, but lively too.
   --South.

   Lively stones (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the Spirit, and active in holiness.

   Syn: Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert; sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong; energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay; jocund.