In that day When God shall do such glorious works for the comfort of his people, as are described in the foregoing chapter; shall this song be sung in the land of Judah In the church of God, often signified by the titles of Judah, Jerusalem, Zion, and the like. We have a strong city Jerusalem, or the church, which is often compared to a city. Salvation will God appoint, &c. God's immediate and saving protection shall be to his church instead of walls. Open ye the gates Of the city, mentioned Isaiah 26:1. An expression which implies the increase of the number of believers, and the enlargement of the church. That the righteous nation
The whole body of righteous men, whether Jews or Gentiles; (for he seems to speak here, as he apparently did in the foregoing chapter, of the times of the gospel;) which keepeth the truth Which is sincere and steadfast in the profession and practice of the true religion; may enter in May be received and acknowledged as true members of the church, which all such persons undoubtedly are.