Keep silence before me, O coastlands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together for judgment.
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Ambrose of Milan
AD 397
“Be you renewed, O islands,” because, just like islands, we are surrounded on the sea of this world by waves of sin. These islands were renewed by the forgiveness of sins through the coming of the Lord. - "The Prayer of Job and David 4.9.34"
Islands, near Asia, whose conversion Isaias often predicts, (Calmet) as he does that of all nations. (Haydock)
God continues to prove his divinity, (Calmet) expostulating with idolaters, whose conversion is insinuated, and among the rest that of Britain, which is the most renowned island in Europe. (Bristow, anot. 11.) (Worthington)
