The term remembered is here employed,* as in the Benedictus and Magnificat, not as in any way denoting the possibility of forgetfulness on GOD’S part, but to set before our minds the length of time which elapsed before the promised Deliverer appeared, a delay which would, in any human analogy,* be due to oblivion. It is said, to the house of Israel, because the promises of mercy were originally made only to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, so that GOD’S truth was concerned in fulfilling