64 1 The Prophet prayeth for the sins of the people. 6 Man’s righteousness is like a filthy cloth.

Oh, that thou wouldest [a]break the heavens, and come down, and that the mountains might melt at thy presence!

As the melting fire burned, as the fire caused [b]the waters to boil, (that thou mightest declare thy Name to thine adversaries) the people did tremble at thy presence.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 64:1 The Prophet continueth his prayer, desiring God to declare his love toward his Church by miracles, and mighty power, as he did in mount Sinai.
  2. Isaiah 64:2 Meaning, the rain, hail, fire, thunder, and lightnings.

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