Isaiah 60:1-6
Chapter 60
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The Light of the New Jerusalem
Arise, shine, for your light has come. The glory of the Lord rises upon you.2
Night still covers the earth and gloomy clouds veil the people, but the Lord now rises and over you, his glory appears.
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Nations will come to your light and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
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Lift up your eyes round about and see: they are all gathered and come to you, your sons from afar, your daughters tenderly carried.
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This sight will make your face radiant, your heart throbbing and full; the riches of the sea will be turned to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you.
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A multitude of camels will cover you, caravans from Midian and Ephah. Those from Sheba will come, bringing with them gold and incense, all singing in praise of the Lord.
Commentaries
The Light of the New Jerusalem.
This light represents God’s blessing and his glory that will dwell in Jerusalem. The children of Zion will return there, and all nations will come to it bringing their riches. This poem is used in the liturgy of the Feast of the Epiphany, where Jesus is referred to as the light of the nations (Lk 2:32).