14 As the beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious Name.

15 [a]Look down from heaven, and behold from the dwelling place of thine holiness, and of thy glory. Where is thy [b]zeal and thy strength, the multitude of thy mercies, and of thy compassion? they are restrained from [c]me.

16 Doubtless thou art our Father: though [d]Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel know us not, yet thou, O Lord, art our Father, and our redeemer: thy Name is forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 63:15 Having declared God’s benefits showed to their forefathers, he turned himself to God by prayer, desiring him to continue the same graces toward them.
  2. Isaiah 63:15 Thy great affection, which thou barest towards us.
  3. Isaiah 63:15 Meaning, from the whole body of the Church.
  4. Isaiah 63:16 Though Abraham would refuse us to be his children, yet thou wilt not refuse to be our father.

14 like cattle that go down to the plain,
    they were given rest(A) by the Spirit of the Lord.
This is how you guided your people
    to make for yourself a glorious name.

15 Look down from heaven(B) and see,
    from your lofty throne,(C) holy and glorious.
Where are your zeal(D) and your might?
    Your tenderness and compassion(E) are withheld(F) from us.
16 But you are our Father,(G)
    though Abraham does not know us
    or Israel acknowledge(H) us;
you, Lord, are our Father,
    our Redeemer(I) from of old is your name.

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