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Bibliographical Information
Nisbet, James. "Commentary on Isaiah 66". The Church Pulpit Commentary. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/cpc/isaiah-66.html. 1876.
Nisbet, James. "Commentary on Isaiah 66". The Church Pulpit Commentary. https://www.studylight.org/
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Verse 12
THE RIVER OF PEACE
‘Behold I will ertend peace to her like a river.’
Isaiah 66:12
The peace of God’s Church resembles a river—
I. In its source.
II. In its course.—A river is ( a) quietly progressive; ( b) exceeding deep; ( c) fertilizing and enriching; ( d) clean and cleansing.
Dean Goulburn.