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to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
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Verse 79. The Gentiles were in darkness, and given to the adoration of idols, till the light arose and dispelled the darkness, spreading on all sides the splendour of truth. S. Basil on Isai.—With reason it is said in this place, who sit in darkness; for we did not walk in darkness, but sat down, as if destitute of all hopes of being delivered. Saint John Chrysostom hom. xiv. on S. Matt.… Then our steps are directed in the paths of peace, when in our every action we act conformably to the grace of the Almighty. Saint Gregory hom. xxxii.
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