CHAP. LXIII. V. 1-6. These verses contain a prophetical representation of the victories of Christ over the enemies of his church: for of him the passage must be interpreted, nor can so much as an accommodation of it to any other be admitted. But it is remarkable, that many have understood it of the sufferings of Christ, and of his being covered with his own blood: though nothing can be more evident, than that he is represented by the prophet, as covered with the blood of his enemies, and as a mighty Conqueror and Avenger; and not as a Lamb slain for a sacrifice.
Whoever considers attentively what has been proposed on a parallel scripture, ( Notes , 34:) will probably be convinced that Edom, and Bozrah the chief city of Edom, are here to be understood mystically: that the destruction of the chief city of the antichristian powers, and of all that pertinaciously adhere to that cause, are here predicted: and that no other events fully answer to the description; though the destruction of
cies, and according to the multitude of his loving-kindnesses.
8 For he said, Surely they are my people, "children that will not lie: * so he was their Savior.
was discolored, and why he appeared like one, that had been treading the purple grapes in the wine-press.
To which Messiah answers, that he had been treading the wine-press of the wrath of God; that by his own power, without any human help, he had crushed his obstinate opposers; and that he would thus trample upon them all, in his fury and indig- nation; and would account their blood, stain- ing his garments, as honorable to his justice, truth, and power: for the day day of vengeance was in his heart, or was determined on, as pleasing to him; being the appointed season of rescuing his church of redeemed sinners from oppression. ( Notes , 34:8. 61:1-3, v. 2., He had indeed looked for some to stand forth to protect his people and uphold his cause, and he marvelled that there was none: therefore his own arm effected the salvation decreed and predicted; his hot displeasure sustained him in taking vengeance on his enemies; and this was but an earnest of the full end, which he would make of all who opposed him and his cause. ( Notes , 59:16-19.
Zech . 8:2.)-The event alone can determine the precise meaning of several expressions in these prophecies; the enemies to be destroyed; and the nature and extent of the deliverance and triumphs of Israel, which
Jerusalem by the Romans, and that of the Ro- is certainly implied; though not, in my view at
man Emperors and armies, about the time of Constantine's advancement to the imperial throne, have been mentioned as a partial accomplishment of it. Though this prophecy 'must have its accomplishment, there is no ne'cessity of supposing that it has been already 'accomplished. There are prophecies, which 'intimate a great slaughter of the enemies of 'God and his people, which remain to be ful'filled: these, in Ezekiel, chap. xxxviii, and in 'the Revelation of St. John, chap. xx, are called 'Gog and Magog. This prophecy of Isaiah 'may possibly_refer to the same, or the like 'event.' Bp.
Lowth . ( Notes , 25:10-12. Num . 24:23,24. Ps . 149:7-9. Ez . 38: 39: Dan . 11:40 -45. Joel 3:9-17. Ob . 17-21. Mic . 7:8-20. Zech . 10:5-12. 14:12—15.
Rev. 14:14-20.16: 12-21. 18:19:11-21. 20:7-10.)-The prophet, in vision, beholds the Messiah, returning in triumph from the conquest of his enemies, of whom Edom was the selected emblem, or specimen; and, being struck with his majestic appearance, he inquires, "Who is this," thus returning from Bozrah, with his garments deeply dyed, or stained; being arrayed in glorious apparel, as some mighty Prince; and travelling, not as one wearied with the combat, but "in the greatness of his strength," and as able and prepared to vanquish every opposing power?
To this, Messiah answers, that it is He, the Judge, who gives sentence in righteous
least, exclusively predicted. Things were 'come to that extremity, that there was no ap'pearance of succor by any human means. "Those, who by their office and character 'ought to have stood up in defence of oppressed 'truth and innocence, even they ... betrayed so 'good a cause, or had not the courage to de'fend it. ... 59:16. - "I have trodden down the 'people in my anger;" this agrees better with the context: God's judgments are often repre'sented by a cup of intoxicating liquor: because 'they astonish men, and bereave them of their 'usual discretion.' Lowth . (Note, 51:17-20, υ. 17.)- Edom , &c. (1) Notes , 21:11,12. 34:3-7. Ps . 137:7-9. Jer . 49:7-22. Lam . 4:21,22. Ez . 25:12-14. 35: Joel 3:18-21, v. 19. Am . 1:11,12. Ob . 1-16. Mal . 1:2-5.
V. 7, 8. It has been observed, that it is probable the destruction of every antichristian power will make way for the conversion of the Jews: and it is very reasonably concluded by the most eminent interpreters, that the subse quent part of this chapter and the whole of the next, are intended as a kind of directory to their prayers on that occasion. - 'The remain'ing part of this chapter, with the whole chap'ter following, contains a penitential confes'sion and supplication of the Israelites, in their 'present state of dispersion, in which they so 'long marvellously subsisted, and still continue 'to subsist, as a people; cast out of their coun
ness against his enemies, performs all his prom- 'try; without any proper form of civil polity, or ises, and is mighty to save his church. The 'religious worship; their temple destroyed, their prophet again inquires, wherefore his apparel || 'city desolated and lost to them; apparently de
11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying , & Where is he that brought them up out of the sea, Judg. 19:16 722-2418, 20. 9:16,17,26,29.
y Ex. 3:7-9.
Zech. 2:8. Acts 2:4. Heb. Lam. 1:18,20. Ez. 2:3,7, 20:8, 2:18, 4:15. 13,21.
z Gen. 22:11-17. 48:16. Ex. 23: 20,21. 33:14. Hos. 1:7. 12:35. Mal. 3:1. Acts 7:30-32, 34,35,38. 1 Cor. 10:9.
a Deut. 7:7,8, Ps. 78:38. 106:7 -10. Tit. 2:14. 1 John 4:9, 10. Rev. 1:5. 5:9.
b 46:3,4. Ex. 19:4, Deut. 1: 31. 32:11,12. Luke 15:5.
с 1:2. 65:2. Ex. 16:8. 32:8. Num. 14:9. 16:1, &c. Deut. 9:
d Ps. 78:8,49. 95:9-11. Ez. 6: 9. Acts 7:51. Eph. 4:30. e Lev. 26:17,&c.
&c. 32:19-25.
14. Lam. 2:4,5. f Lev. 26:40-45.
Deut. 28:15,
Jer. 21:5. 30: Matt. 22.7. Deut. 4:30,
31. Ps. 25:€. 77:5-11.89 : 47 -50.143:5. Luke 1:54,55.
with the * shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his Holy Spirit within him?
12 That led them by the right-hand of Moses with his glorious arm, * dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
13 That led them through the deep, as an horse in the wilderness, that they should not stumble?
14 As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people to make thyself a glorious name.
15 Look down from heaven, and
* Or, shepherds. Ps. 77:20. h Num. 11:17,25,29. Neh. 9:20. Dan. 4:8. Hag. 2:5. Zech. 4:6. i Ex. 15:6,13,16. Pe. 80:1. k Ex. 14:21. Josh. 3.13. Neh. 9:11. Ps. 78:13. 114:5-7.136: 13-16,
g 15. 51:9,10. Ex. 14:30. 32:11,155:13. Ex. 14:16,17. Rom.
12. Num. 14:13,14. Jer. 2:6.
'serted and cast off by the God of their fathers, 'as no longer his peculiar people. They begin 'with acknowledging God's great mercies and 'favors to their nation; and the ungrateful re'turns made to them on their part; that by their 'disobedience they had forfeited the protection 'of God, and had caused him to become their 'adversary. And now the prophet represents 'them as addressing their humble supplication 'for the renewal of his mercies: they confess 'their wickedness and hardness of heart; they 'entreat his forgiveness....
It seems designed 'as a formulary of humiliation for the Israel'ites, in order to their conversion.' Bp . Lowth . -The prophet, or the nation as represented by him, determines to mention, or call to remembrance, the peculiar favors of God to Israel, from his exuberant love and mercy, as worthy of their most fervent praises and thanksgivings.
When they solemnly acceded to the covenant proposed to them at mount Sinai, the Lord proceeded to deal with them as his people and children; as if he had been assured that they would not lie or prevaricate in so solemn an agreement, or deal deceitfully with him. This is spoken after the manner of men, and implies that he had given them no cause for their falsehood and apostacy. ( Notes , Ex . 19 : 5 . 24 : 1-11. Deut . 5:22-29. Zeph. 3:5 -7. Rom . 11:25-32.) Thus he became the Deliverer of the nation from all their oppressors; and the Savior of believers, with an everlasting salvation.
V. 9. The Lord interested himself in all the afflictions of Israel, even as if he had shared in their sufferings: ( Notes , Judg . 10:15,16. Heb . 2 : 16-18 . 4 : 14-16.) and the only-begotten Son of the Father became the Angel, or Messenger, of his love, in and by whom his special presence attended them for their preservation and salvation, not only from Egypt to Canaan, but also through their successive generations: and thus he compassionately redeemed and bare them, with the patience, assiduity, and tenderness, with which a nursing mother carries and tends her beloved infant. ( Marg . Ref . ) 'The Angel of his covenant, (who still appears 'before his face to intercede for his church,) 'saved them.' Bp . Hall . 'The Hebrew text 'reads lo with an aleph , which signifies not : and
9:17.
m Ps. 106:9. Hab. 3:15, n Josh. 22:4. 23:1. Heb. 4:3
11.
o 12. Num. 14:21. 2 Sam. 7: 23. 1 Chr. 29:13. Neh. 9:5. Luke 2:14. Eph. 1:6,12,14. p Deut. 26:15. Ps. 33:14.80:14 102:19,20. Lam. 3:50.
joining the latter part of the eighth verse with the ninth, translate the whole period very 'agreeably to the present Hebrew text thus: "He was their Savior out of all their trouble. ''It was not a messenger, nor an angel, but ''himself delivered them.' - The Angel, who 'conducted them by the pillar of fire and cloud, 'was no other than the Logos, or second Per'son of the blessed Trinity.... The Person, who 'led the people through the wilderness, could be no created being; though he is sometimes 'called an Angel, because he took on him the 'office and ministry of angels, as he afterwards "took upon him the form of a servant."" Lowth . ( Notes , Gen. 16:10,11. 48:16. Ex . 13:21, 22. 14:19. 23:20-23. 33:12-17. Hos. 12:3-6. Mal . 3:1-4, v. 1.)
V. 10. Israel was rebellious from their leaving Egypt through all the ages, during which they continued the professed people of God: they provoked him by their murmurs, idolatries, and multiplied crimes: they resisted and vexed, or provoked, his Holy Spirit, by idolatry, impiety, hypocrisy, and iniquity, by despising and persecuting his prophets; and especially by rejecting and crucifying their promised Messiah; and opposing the gospel, when preached by the apostles, "with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven," to attest their doctrine by his miraculous operations: thus, God, who had before been their Friend and fought for them, became their dreadful enemy and fought against them, by the Romans, to the destruction of their city; and since that time, by various instruments even to this preseut day. ( Marg . Ref . Notes , Neh . 9:15-30. Ps . 95:9-11 106:12-33. Ez . 6:8-10. 20:1532. Dan . 9:5–13. Acts 7:51-53.)
V. 11-14. It is not agreed, whether God, or the nation of Israel, be spoken of in the beginning of this passage: but it is most obvious to understand it of the Jews, in their rejected condition, calling to remembrance JEHOVAH'S ancient mercies to their forefathers, and again inquiring after him. Some of that people, being made sensible of the wrath of God against them, and reflecting how his power had been exercised in behalf of their fathers, and what promises had been made to them, begin seriously to inquire, 'Where is He, who shewed
'the margin reads to with a vau , which signi- 'such wonders of power and love to Moses and 'fies him : our translation follows the marginal 'his people?" Where is the LORD, who brought 'reading, the Septuagint that of the text; and || Israel up out of the Red sea, with Moses and VOL. IV. [225
B. C. 706. behold from the habitation of thy holiness 17 O LORD, "why hast thou made us
and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels, and of thy mercies towards me? Are they restrained?
16 Doubtless thou art our Father, * though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not; thou, O LORD, art our Father, our Redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.
Aaron, to whom he had committed them, as a flock to the care of a shepherd, shepherd, but who could not have delivered either themselves or the people? ( Notes , 51:9-11. 2 Kings 2:14. Ps . 77: 14-20.) Where is He, who put his Holy Spirit upon the seventy Elders, to enable them to assist Moses in his too arduous work? ( Notes , Num . 11:11-30. Hag . 2:3-5, v . 5.) who led the multitudes of Israel through the deep channel
to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance.
18 The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while; dour adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary.
19 We are thine ; thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name.
z Ps. 119:10,36. 141:4. Ez. 14: d 64:11,12. 7-9. 2 Thes. 2:11,12,
a Deut. 2:30. Josh. 11:20. John 12:40. Rom. 9:18-20.
b Num. 10:36. Ps. 74:1,2. 80: 14.90:13. Zech. 1:12. c 62:12. Ex. 19:4-6. Deut. 7:6.26:19. Dan. 8:24. 1 Pet. 2:9.
1:10.4 1. 11:2.
Ps. 74:8-7. Lam. Matt. 24:2. Rev.
e Ps. 79:6. 135.4. Jer. 10:25. Acts 14:16. Rom. 9:4. Eph.
2:12.
Or, thy name was not called upon them. 65:1. Am. 9:12. Acts 15:17.
his people, "beloved for their fathers' sake:" whereas the Romans, who destroyed the city and temple, and the nations which have since trodden them down, were never subject to him or called by his name. (Note, Rom . 11:25-32.) -From the entrance of Israel, under Joshua, into the promised land, to the captivity and dispersion of the ten tribes, was 730 years; and to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans,
of the Red Sea, (the waters of which he divid-and the dispersion of the Jews, not so much as
ed by his power, for the glory of his name,) with as much safety and as little obstruction, as a horse passeth in the open plains; and who afterwards guided them through the wilderness to the rest and plenty of Canaan, as the beast goeth down, after the labor of the day, to fced and lie down in the fruitful valley? ( Marg . Ref . m, n.) And would this mighty God of Jacob no more glorify his name, in delivering his ancient people from their calamities? ( Notes , 15-19. Ps . 77:5-12. 89:38-48. 90:13 -17.)
V. 15-19. The preceding meditations are represented, as exciting the hopes and fears of penitent Israel; and here are words prepared for them to take with them, in returning unto the Lord. ( Note , Hos . 14:1-3.) They are therefore introduced, as beseeching him to "look down from the habitation of his holiness and of his glory," on the abject condition of
1500 years; whereas above 2500 years have passed since the dispersion of Israel, and almost 1800, since that of Judah. The whole tenor of the prophecy evinces, that the Babylonish captivity, and the consequent deliverance of the Jews, were only shadows of the events here predicted. Yet it should be remembered, that the prophecy was delivered while the first temple was standing and frequented, and Jerusalem and Judah in prosperity.-Some render the last verse; "We have long been as those, whom thou hast not ruled; who have not been called by thy name." "Thou 'hast rejected us altogether, and dost disregard 'us, as if we had never had any relation to 'thee, nor ever were called thy people: which 'sense agrees very well with the present con'dition of the Jewish nation, which hath con'tinued for many ages, without king, or prince, 'or sacrifice.' Lowth. (Note, Hos . 3:4,5.1
their once favored nation. They inquire, Sounding , &c. (15) "Multitude." Marg .
"Where is his zeal for his own glory," his power heretofore exerted in their favor, and his tender compassions for them in their troubles? Were they for ever restrained? ( Note , 11-14.) They plead, that even if Abraham and Israel should disown them, or know nothing of them, or could afford them no help in their misery; yet doubtless he would remember his relation to them, and be their Father and Redeemer; (Note, Deut . 32:6.) for his name, (his perfections,) was everlasting and unchangeable.
Why then had he so long left the nation to be judicially hardened and blinded, estranged from his fear, and given up to error, unbelief, and obstinacy? ( Marg . Ref . z, a.- Notes , 6:9,10. 44:18-20.) Would it not be more glorious to his name to remove the veil from the hearts of his chosen inheritance, to return to their tribes, and to remember his ancient servants, the fathers of their nation?We suppose a remnant of the Jews to plead thus in behalf of their unbelieving brethren.
And they further urge, that the people, whom God had separated from the nations to be his holy worshippers, had possessed the promised land comparatively for a very short season; and their adversaries had long trodden down their holy city and temple. Yet they were still
'The abundance of thy mercies. "The yearn'ing of thy bowels." Bp. Lowth. ( Notes , 9. 49:14-16.1 Kings 3:23-28, v . 26. Jer. 31:1820, v. 20. Hos . 11:8-11, v. 8. Phil . 2:1-4, v. 1. 1 John 3:16,17.)
Thou art our Father , &c. (16) 'Our only hope is 'in the relation we have to thee, that thou hast 'vouchsafed to call thyself our Father.... ( Deut . 32:6. 1 Chr . 29:10. Mal . 1:6.2:10. John 8:39,41.) 'For it is in vain to boast ourselves that we are children of Abraham, or Jacob; they neither 'know our condition, nor, if they did, can they 'afford us any relief. Lowth . (Notes, Ps . 27:10. Matt . 3:7-10, v . 9. Luke 16 : 22-31 .)
PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS.
V. 1-6.
Our divine Redeemer will appear glorious in the eyes of all holy creatures, when he shall display his power and justice, in taking vengeance on his obstinate enemies, as well as when, in his plenteous mercy and truth, he shews himself mighty to save his people. And, though he deigns not to answer the arrogant questions of proud infidels, he will fully satisfy humble believers of the propriety and equity of his most awful judgments. Once he appeared on earth in apparent weakness, to pour out his
CHAP. LXIVoorali
The Israelites earnestly beseech God powerfully to interpose for
the nation, according to his wonderful works of old in their behalf, and according to his abundant mercies, 1-5: they hum
bly confess their unworthiness, refer themselves to his disposal,
bewail the desolations occasioned by their iniquities, recate the severity of his indignation, 6-12.
OH, that thou wouldst rend the
heavens, that thou wouldest come
a Ps. 18:7-15, 144:5,6. Mark | b 63:15. Ex. 3:8. 19:11,18,19. Mic. 1:3,4. Hab. 3:1-13. 1:10. Marg.
precious blood as the atonement for our sins: but he will in due time appear "travelling in the greatness of his strength," and as it were covered with the blood of his enemies.
No numbers or power can secure them against his righteous indignation: nor will he need any helpers in this tremendous work; any more than he did, when "his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree.” His single arm suffices to effect salvation, as his single sacrifice did to procure it; and his powerful and righteous indignation will uphold him in executing vengeance on his adversaries: yet he may well complain, that among the numbers who call themselves his disciples, there are scarcely any, at least comparatively few, who stand prepared to be zealous instruments in promoting his cause.
But "the acceptable year of the Lord" is yet proclaimed, though "the day of vengeance is in his heart," and the vintage which is to be trodden in the winepress ripens apace. Let then sinners in general, and the opposers of scriptural Christianity
n particular, take warning, and seek reconciliation with their offended Judge: or he will "tread them down in his anger," make them "drunk in his fury," and bring down their strength to the earth; and by the example of his vengeance on them, and such as they are, he will bring others to repent and seek his
face.
V. 7-19.
No sufferings should induce us to forget, or not to mention, "the praises of the LORD," and his mercies to us and to his people; which have been numberless, and infinite like his essential goodness. All our comforts and hopes spring from this source, and all our miseries and fears from our sins. Every one of the human species receives unmerited mercies
in many instances, they too are rebellious, and "grieve his Holy Spirit," lose their comforts, and expose themselves to sharp rebukes and corrections; by which they are brought to re- newed repentance and deeper humiliation.
The Lord indeed never "becomes their enemy, to fight against them," as he does against those, who so vex his Holy Spirit that he will no more strive with them. ( Note , Gen. 6:3.)- But whatever a man's sins have been, if he so remembers the Lord's mercies as to be hum- bled for his ingratitude, and yet be encouraged to hope in his mercy; there is ground to con- clude, that he is discovering the way of peace. -When sinners inquire after him, who has in other ages glorified himself in saving and feed- ing his purchased flock, and has given his Holy Spirit to qualify his ministers, and prosper their labo labors; and when they call to mind his wonderful works of old, in order thence to de- duce arguments to plead with him in prayer that he may glorify himself in saving them also; they are evidently profiting by the sacred up, by humble
records: for whenever we look up, faith and hope, to the Lord, "in the habitation of his holiness and glory;" he will be sure to look down upon us in kindness and mercy. His zeal, and power, and compassions are no restrained, than in former ages: nay, if any have been so abandoned to wickedness,
more
that the most eminent saints are induced to give them up in despair; yet if God see them truly humbled and fervent in prayer, he will doubtless be their Father and Redeemer, for the everlasting glory of his naine. naine.-Spiritual Spiritual judgments, by which men are made to err from the ways, and are hardened against the fear of God, are more to be dreaded than any other calamities; (Note, 2 Thes. 2:8-12.) and we should most carefully avoid those sins, which
from our God; but they are far the most favor-provoke the Lord to leave men thus to them
ed, who enjoy the benefit of his word and ordinances. ( Notes , Ps . 147:19,20. Rom . 3:1,2.) He acts towards his professed people, as if they were and would be sincere; and he rescues them from many dangers and troubles; till their iniquity or apostacy proves that they were dissemblers. But how great is his mercy towards those, who uprightly fear and trust him; who are indeed his children, and neither dissemble with him, nor with their brethren, but copy his example of truth and faithfulness! (Notes, Ps . 32:1,2. 73:1.
John 1:47-51, v. 47.) He is become their Savior; he "pities them as a Father doth his children;" he interests himself in all their concerns, even as if he shared their sufferings; and those who persecute or despise them, are accounted his despisers and persecutors also. (Note, Acts 9:3-6.) "The Angel of his presence," the Messenger of the covenant, who "was in the form of God, and thought it no robbery to be equal with God," assumed "the form of a servant," that in our nature he might bear our griefs and carry our sorrows: and he so loves those, whom he has redeemed by his blood, and taught to trust in and love him, that he bears and carries them with the most unwearied patience.
Yet alas!
selves, and to the deceiver, which he never does without just cause. ( Notes , Heb . 10:2631.) But when any become sensible, that they have verged to this dreadful case, they are in a hopeful way to be preserved from it: and they may confidently beg of God to open their eyes, and understandings, and to humble, soften, and change their hearts: and he will assuredly accept their petitions. Nay, such persons soon become proper supplicants for others in the community or family, who are in the same awful situation, in which they before were.
Thus, we are assured, that the Lord will shortly remove the blindness of the Jewish nation, and return in mercy to those tribes of his inheritance. Indeed, if all the promises made to their fathers had received their whole accomplishment, in the short lived prosperity of Israel in Canaan; it might well be considered as far beneath the largeness of the terms employed. But all the blessings vouchsafed to the true Israel of God, through Christ the promised Seed, in every age, are also to be included: and unknown blessings are yet reserved for that distinguished nation.
Ilowever, then, God may permit his adversaries to tread down his sanctuary, or to triumph over his
make thy name known to thine adver-besides thee, what he hath prepared for
saries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!
3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence.
4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye * seen, O God,
e Ex. 15:14-16. Deut. 2:25. | g 1. Hab. 3:6.
Ps. 9:20. 43:4-6. 99:1. Jer. 5:22.33:9. Mic. 7:15-17. Rev. 11:11-13.
f Ex. 34:10. Deut. 4:34. 10:21. 2 Sam. 7:23. Ps. 65:5.66:3,5. 76:12. 105:27-36. 106:22.
h1 Cor. 2:9,10. Eph. 3:5-10, 17-21. Co): 1:26,27. 1 Tim. 3:16. 1 John 3:1,2. 4:10. Rev. 21:1-4,22-24. 22:1-5.
him that waiteth for him.
5 Thou meetest him that "rejoiceth and worketh righteousness; those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.
6 But we are all as an unclean thing ,
i Ps. 31:19. Matt. 25:34. John 14:3. Heb. 11:16.
k 25:9. Gen. 49:18. Ps. 62:1. 130:5. Lam. 3:25,26. Luke 2:25. Rom. 8:19,23-25.
Cor. 1:7. 1 Thes. 1:10. Jam. 5 :7.
* Or, seen a God besides thee, 1 Ex. 20:24. 25:22. 29:42,43, 30: which doeth so for, &c.
people; ( Rev. 11:1,2.) he will hear the prayers of those who belong to him, and deliver them from those over whom he has not borne rule, and who have never been called by his name. (Note, Ps . 79:6—13.)
NOTES.