Lux Domini
Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

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Interpretation

The gospel proclaims liberty to those bound with fears. Let those weary and heavy laden under the burden of sin, find relief in Christ, shake themselves from the dust of their doubts and fears, and loose themselves from those bands.

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This thought runs through Isaiah 52:2-6.

Glossary

Jerusalem Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Zion Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.