14
For while peaceful silence wrapped all things, and night in her own swiftness was half spent,
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Verse 14. Course. This description of the decree, or angel of the Lord, is most magnificent. The Church applies it to Christ’s nativity, who is thought to have been born at midnight. Calmet.—It insinuates his coming, when the world should enjoy a profound peace, though buried in the darkness of ignorance. Worthington.
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