he shall stand] Christ shall do the office of a good shepherd, standing still on foot, and watching for the safeguard of his; employing for their safetie the divine power of his Father: whereby the Church shall rest secure, having the King of the whole world for her protector.
feed] Or, rule.
they shall abie] Like sheep in the fold.
for now shall he be great] Namely, at the prefired and appointed time: or within a short space.