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Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1We have need to observe this diligently, because all consolations whatsoever are but earthly and transitory, if all be not referred unto Christ. Let us then fasten our eyes upon him, if we will enjoy any prosperity or happiness: for he hath promised that felicity shall accompany us, even in the middest of persecutions; Matth. 5.10.11. and that all our anguishes and vexations shall open a way unto us to eternal life: yea, that all the afflictions which we endure, shall turn to a full measure of happiness unto us, Rom. 8.28.
1We haue need to obserue this diligently, because all consolations whatsoeuer are but earthly and transitorie, if all be not referred vnto Christ. Let vs then fasten our eyes vpon him, if we will enioy any prosperitie or happines: for he hath promised that felicitie shall accompanie vs, euen in the middest of persecutions; Matth. 5.10.11. and that all our anguishes and vexations shall open a way vnto vs to eternall life: yea, that all the afflictions which we endure, shall turne to a full measure of happinesse vnto vs, Rom. 8.28.
- 1All consolations whatsoever are fading and transitory, unless they be referred unto Christ.All consolations whatsoeuer are fading and transito•ie, vnlesse they be referred vnto Christ.
Now Isaiah shows that this shall not come to pass by means of men; but by the grace of God, which is the only builder of this throne. Wherefore to him only must we attribute this mercy, and acknowledge that it is of his free goodness that he hath established this sacred throne in the middest of us. Now the Prophet confirms it very well in saying, that the cause must be sought no where else, but in the mere mercy of God. This is a grounded trueth: for God was not moved thereto by the worthiness of any merits; alas they were of no value to set up that throne again which was fallen down by the sin and iniquity of the people: but seeing those whom he had adopted, had undone themselves, he meant to show a token of his infinite bounty in their restoration.