_Thanks. Literally, "confess." The Jews thank God for their return, as
the Church does for her deliverance from sin. (Worthington) ---
Canticles were composed on such occasions, Exodus xv. --- Angry. They
do not thank God on this account; but because he had averted his
indignation. (Calmet)_... [ Continue Reading ]
_Fountains. Instead of those which your fathers drank in the desert.
(Calmet) --- You shall have the holy Scriptures, (Haydock) sacraments,
&c., John iv. 13., and vii. 38._... [ Continue Reading ]
_Of thee. He alludes to the name Emmanuel. Christ preached, and his
own would not receive him, John i. 11., and 26. (Calmet) --- He
continues with us, concealed under the sacramental species [of the
Eucharist]. (Menochius)_... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER XII.... [ Continue Reading ]