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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.
Vers. 2. A grievous vision was showed
Vers. 2. A grieuous vision was shewed
the matter, or by reason of the distance of place; and afterward as the thing approacheth nearer, so we judge better of it. Now it is no wonder that matters belonging to men should be referred either to the Prophets, or to the visions of God: for we know that God takes unto him the affections of men, that he may the better apply himself to our weakness.
the matter, or by reason of the distance of place; and afterward as the thing approcheth neerer, so we iudge better of it. Now it is no wōder that matters belonging to men should be referred either to the Prophets, or to the visions of God: for we know that God takes vnto him the affections of men, that he may the better applie himselfe to our weakenes.
Lastly, he saw a Lion: by which some think Darius should be signified, who conquered and sacked Babylon, as it appears by the fi•th Chapter of Daniel: Whereas the watchman saith he is continually upon his watchtower day and night, it serves to confirm the prophecy; as if he should say, nothing is more certain then this vision: for those whom God sends to watch, are neither blind, nor sleepy. In the mean while he exhorts and stirs up the faithful by this example to be as attentive as himself; that by the light of the word they may discover Gods power afar off.