Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
Ver. 8. Zion heard, and was glad] Heard what? the downfall of the devil's kingdom, and the erecting of Christ's sceptre; this was good news to the Church, and her children. Berne was the first town that after the Reformation burnt their images. Zurich followed on an Ash Wednesday, which they observe and celebrate every year to this day, with all mirths, plays, and pastimes, as an Ash Wednesday of God's own making.