Charles Spurgeon Commentary Isaiah 26:1

"In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah: we have a strong city; salvation will he appoint for walls and bulwarks." — Isaiah 26:1 (ASV)

In that day –

Or, rather, as we may read it now, "In this day" –

In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

God is the great source of song; he gives songs in the night.

He can make the saddest heart break forth into praise. One part of the prophecy concerning Christ's coming was, Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing. The Lord might have caused us to utter nothing but groans if he had pleased; but, instead of doing so, he delights to fill our mouths with joyous songs.

Let us from our heart sing this ancient song: We have a strong city. The Church of God is a city which has a heavenly citizenship, and other unique privileges; and it is wondrously protected, for the promise in this passage is now fulfilled: salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah;

God would have his people to be a singing people. They often sigh; they should more often sing. God makes their songs, and appoints the song for the day, and so helps them to cheer the darkest day with some melodious music.

We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

Jerusalem may fall, her walls may be destroyed till not one stone is left upon another; but still, we have a strong city. In the salvation of God, we live and are safe. Our place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks. The eternal purposes of God shall guard the safety of his people.