A17640:1142
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.
But when he saith in the Tabernacle of David, he shows that he reigns not only among Angels, but among men also: lest we should imagine he were not to be found, unless we ascend up into heaven. The wicked laugh at this: taking all that we say of the kingdom of Jesus Christ but for a fable; as if it were a fancy forged in our own brain. For they must behold that we tell them of with their eyes;1 also it must agree to their senses: as for us we ought in no wise to conceive any thing carnally of him; but to content our selves with his power and virtue.
But when he saith in the Tabernacle of Dauid, he shewes that he reignes not onely among Angels, but among men also: lest wee should imagine he were not to be found, vnlesse we ascend vp into heauen. The wicked laugh at this: taking all that we say of the kingdome of Iesus Christ but for a fable; as if it were a fancie forged in our owne braine. For they must behold that wee tell them of with their eyes;1 also it must agree to their senses: as for vs we ought in no wise to conceiue any thing carnally of him; but to content our selues with his power and vertue.
- 1Unless the wicked see y• with their eyes which is told them, they will believe nothing.Vnlesse the wicked see y• with their eies which is told them, they will beleeue nothing.
In steadfastness.] The word Emeth signifies all steadfastness whatsoever; and trueth. Here the Prophet means that the kingdom of Christ shall be firm and stable, as Daniel also hath witnessed, Dan. 2.44