Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

And they shall sacrifice.] This place must be expounded like the former, where he mentioned the Altar. For to what end should sacrifices serve, when Christ is manifested? Under this shadow then, he mentioneth the confession of faith and prayer, which followed the preaching of the Gospel. Now under this word he comprehends whatsoever was offered to God, as beasts, bread, all sorts of fruits, and whatsoever served to the acknowledgement of Gods goodness.¹ But the difference between the old Testament and the new, is to be noted; and under these shadows and ceremonies, we are to understand that reasonable service whereof Saint Paul speaketh in the Epistle to the Romans, Chapter 12. vers. 1.

And they shall sacrifice.] This place must be expounded like the former, where he mentioned the Altar. For to what end should sacrifices serue, when Christ is manifested? Vnder this shadow then, he mentioneth the confession of faith and prayer, which followed the preaching of the Gospell. Now vnder this word he comprehends whatsoeuer was offered to God, as beasts, bread, all sorts of fruits, and whatsoeuer serued to the acknowledgement of Gods goodnesse.¹ But the difference betweene the old Testament and the new, is to be noted; and vnder these shadowes and ceremonies, we are to vnderstand that reasonable seruice whereof Saint Paul speaketh in the Epistle to the Romans, Chapter 12. vers. 1.

1. 1The difference between the old Testament and the new.The difference betweene the old Testament and the new.

That which is added of vowe•, is also a part of God his service. The Jews were wont by §1vows, to profess that they acknowledged the goodness of the Lord: and they then especially gave thanks by a solemn vow, after they had received some rare and excellent benefit of him. They also made voluntary