Alleluia of Saint John Leonardi

Psalm 70:7

Alleluia, alleluia. I am become to many as a wonder: but Thou art a strong helper. Alleluia.

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Verse 7. Wonder. My exaltation, (C.) and present misery, (W. M.) fill all with astonishment. H. Is. viii. 18. and xi. 10. — God often made his prophets bear about the signs of his vengeance on others. Is. xix. 20. C. — Christ was a sign of contradiction, which shall be contradicted. Lu. ii. 34. H. — He was looked upon as a prodigy. Euseb. S. Aug. — Helper. He gives all the glory to God. C. — None can persevere without his grace. W.

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