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Isaiah 26:3

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Thomas Aquinas

599. The old error. Here he sets out the fruit of justice, namely, peace; for which is first set out the petition of the people, which contains three things. For the suitableness of the petitioners is set out: the old error, namely, of idolatry: the old things are passed away (2 Cor 5:17); the benefit of peace is asked for: you will keep peace, of body and soul, below: my people shall sit in the beauty of peace (Isa 32:18); their meriting of peace is alleged: because we have hoped in you: who has hoped in the Lord, and has been …

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