A SONG OF THE REDEEMED IN MOUNT ZION. The prophet, having (in Isaiah 25:1-12.) poured forth his own thankfulness to God for the promise of the Church's final redemption and triumph, proceeds now to represent the Church itself in the glorified state as singing praise to God for the same.
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Isaiah 26:1-18
Isaiah 26:1-18
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