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I. THIS IS THE DAY WHICH THE LORD HATH MADE GREAT, by giving the most glorious proof of His own greatness; by rising on it from the dead, by being born again of the womb of the earth, to prove Himself God, as His first birth had proved Him to be man.

II. THIS IS THE DAY WHICH THE LORD HATH MADE GLORIOUS, by displaying the glory of His everlasting kingdom, by taking possession of eternal life in His own person, and thereby assuring the same precious blessing to them who by faith lay hold on His promises.

III. THIS IS THE DAY WHICH THE LORD HATH MADE A DAY OF TRIUMPH AND REJOICING, by subduing all the most. formidable enemies of human nature, robbing death of its sting, the grave of its victory, spoiling principalities and powers, triumphing over them, and making a show of them openly: by flinging open the gates of death and hell, proclaiming liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.

IV. THIS IS THE DAY WHICH THE LORD HATH MADE WONDERFUL, by turning dishonour into honour, by converting the ignominy of His death into the glory of a resurrection, the cross on which He suffered into the trophy of His victory, the crown of thorns into a ray of glory.

V. THIS IS THE DAY WHICH THE LORD HATH MADE COMFORTABLE TO ALL THAT MOURN IN ZION, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heartiness.

(A. Grant, D.D.)

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KJV: This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

WEB: This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!