_And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise Thee._ PRAISE FOR REDEMPTION As the Israel that was redeemed from Egypt raised songs of praise on the other side of the Red Sea, so likewise does the Israel of the second redemption when brought not less miraculously over the Red Sea and Euphr... [ Continue Reading ]
_Behold, God is my salvation_ REJOICING IN GOD These words are used by the prophet, in the name of the Church, to set forth the happiness and salvation of the Jews when they shall be gathered in with the fulness of the Gentiles. They also express the experience of a believer-- I. WITH RESPECT TO... [ Continue Reading ]
_Therefore with Joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation_ DRAWING WATER FROM THE WELLS OF SALVATION The Talmudists refer the words, “With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation,” to the custom of making an oblation of water on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles.... [ Continue Reading ]
_And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord_ CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE I. WHO ARE HERE CALLED UPON TO PRAISE GOD. The inhabitants of Zion and Jerusalem, whom God had in a peculiar manner protected from Sennacherib’s violence (Isaiah 12:6). Those that have received distinguishing favours from God ou... [ Continue Reading ]
_Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion_ RAPTUROUS ENTHUSIASM SHOULD CHARACTERISE RELIGION Here is a call for enthusiasm, rapture, and what would generally be denominated madness. Still, the words are here, and they are perfectly clear as to their meaning and purpose, and a reason is given for... [ Continue Reading ]