Francis Patrick Kenrick

Matt. 3:3; Mark 1:3: Luke 3:4; John 1 : 23. The language of the prophet may be applied to the return of the people from captivity, but only as the type of the advent of Christ, which was an- nounced by the Baptist, and which alone corresponds fully with the Divine prophecy. It Is not likely that the roads were prepared for the return of the people; but as it was usual to prepare them for a sovereign making the visit of his dominions, the prophet avails himself of this usage to convey important Instruction.