A17640:1537
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.
IT is not a thing evil in it self to drink wine; for God hath ordained it for mans use: but the Prophet here describes the banquets of drunkards, in which nothing is to be seen but excess, dissolutions, and dishonest songs. Moreover,1 because they had abused their abundance, he threatens them with want; which men draw into their houses, when they abuse Gods bounty by their riot. He adds further, that if they shall drink strong drink, it shall be bitter unto them: 2for sorrow makes us feel no taste either in meat or drink. The sum is, that God will deprive them of the use of wine, notwithstanding they have plenty; because the sorrow wherewith they shall be overwhelmed, will cause them to lose all taste and savour therein. Strong drink shall be bitter: that is to say, you shall not enjoy there pleasures and delights, in which you have soaked your selves, any longer.
IT is not a thing euill in it selfe to drinke wine; for God hath ordained it for mans vse: but the Prophet here describes the banquets of drunkards, in which nothing is to be seene but excesse, dissolutions, and dishonest songs. Moreouer,