Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 26:12
LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. Our works — All the good works done by us, are the effects of thy grace. read more
LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. Our works — All the good works done by us, are the effects of thy grace. read more
10. Let favour be showed For a moment the song takes on the preceptive character. The idea is, the wicked will not learn that God’s goodness is bestowed on them to lead them to repentance and to do righteousness. The land of uprightness That is, in a situation the most favourable, among a people whose example is right. The wicked still do not amend, nor see the goodness and majesty of God. read more
11. When thy hand is lifted up The “hand” is the symbol of power, and when raised denotes power in exercise. Though divine power is conspicuous, the wicked recognise it not. But they shall see Non-recognition of it shall not long last. Ashamed They shall be put to confusion. Envy at In observing God’s zeal for his own people. Fire of thine enemies That is, “fire of” judgment, which “thine enemies” deserve and shall receive. read more
12. Peace for us “Peace,” here, is comprehensive. It is future safety from all the evils suffered under Jehovah’s enemies. Wrought all our works Ground for trusting that God will secure to them future peace, inasmuch as his high hand has wrought complete rescue from the evils of captivity, etc. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 26:11
LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.Will not see — And they are guilty of the same obstinate blindness when thou dost smite and punish them, which is commonly signified by lifting up the hand.They shall see — They shall know that by sad experience, which they would not learn by easier ways.These — Such fire or wrath as thou usest to pour forth upon thine implacable... read more