Isaiah 44:23 Sing, O you heavens; for the LORD has done it: shout, you lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, you mountains… I. WHAT IS IMPORTED IN GOD'S REDEEMING JACOB. 1. That He pays a ransom for our souls. 2. That He rescues us from captivity. 3. That He takes vengeance on our enemies. 4. That He puts us in possession of our inheritance. II. HOW GOD IS GLORIFIED, WHEN MAN IS REDEEMED. 1. His infinite wisdom was displayed. 2. His power was illustrated. 3. His grace was shown. 4. His truth was vindicated. III. THE PRAISE WHICH OUGHT TO BE ASCRIBED UNTO GOD ON ACCOUNT OF REDEMPTION. The language of the text has a certain grandeur and beauty. Two things seem to be expressed in it. 1. Let every creature rejoice in the event. 2. Let all express their joy in every form.Sing, "shout," "break forth into singing." Praise Him with the heart. Let "all that is within you bless His holy name." Praise Him with the lips. "Speak of the glory of His kingdom, and talk of His power, to make known to the sons of men His mighty acts." Praise Him with your life. "Ye are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's" Praise Him in private. "Is anyone merry? Let him sing psalms." Praise Him in public. "O sing unto the Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of the saints." (E. Brown.) Parallel Verses KJV: Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. |
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