Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high has visited us,
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high has visited us,
Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,
Because of the loving mercies of our God, by which the dawn from heaven has come to us,
Through the tender mercy of our God; by which the day-spring from on high hath visited us,
because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,
Whereby the dayspring ... - The word "dayspring" means the morning light, the aurora, the rising of the sun. It is called the dayspring "from on high" because the light of the gospel shines forth from heaven. God is its Author, and through His mercy it shines upon people. There is here, doubtless, a reference to Isaiah 60:1-2; indeed, almost the very words of that place are quoted. Compare also Revelation 22:16.
1:78 The day spring - Or the rising sun; that is, Christ.