Gradual of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

Exodus 15:11, 6

God is glorious in His Saints, wonderful in majesty, doing wonders. Thy right hand, O Lord, is glorified in strength; Thy right hand hath broken the enemies.

Haydock

Verse 11. Who…Lord. The initials of these four Hebrew letters, which the Maccabees placed on their banners, (m c b i) probably gave that title to those stout heroes, who rose up in defence of their religion. H. — Strong, may be applied either to men, or to the pretended gods of the Gentiles, which seems to agree best with the sequel. Sept. “among the gods…wonderful in praises.” — Terrible and. Heb. “terrible to praise,” requiring that we should perform that duty with awe. C.

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