51 1 To trust in God alone by Abraham’s example. 7 Not to fear men. 17 The great affliction of Jerusalem, 22 and her deliverance.

Hear me [a]ye that follow after righteousness, and ye that seek the Lord: look unto the [b]rock, whence you are hewn, and to the hole of the pit, whence ye are dug.

Consider Abraham your father, and Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him and increased him.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 51:1 He comforteth the Church, that they should not be discouraged for their small number.
  2. Isaiah 51:1 That is, to Abraham, of whom ye were begotten, and to Sarah, of whom we were born.

Everlasting Salvation for Zion

51 “Listen(A) to me, you who pursue righteousness(B)
    and who seek(C) the Lord:
Look to the rock(D) from which you were cut
    and to the quarry from which you were hewn;
look to Abraham,(E) your father,
    and to Sarah, who gave you birth.
When I called him he was only one man,
    and I blessed him and made him many.(F)

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