A17640:1593
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.
By this we may see, that this thanksgiving depends upon the former prophecies; and that Isaiah respects not that which he hath foretold alone, but also what end the Lord aimed at, in this execution: that is to say, why he afflicted so many nations with such diversities of punishments; namely, that he might bring under those which were before unruly, and overflowed in a brutish sensuality; who as they had no fear of God before their eyes; so had they no sense of religion or godliness at all.
By this we may see, that this thanksgiuing depends vpon the former prophecies; and that Isaiah respects not that which hee hath foretold alone, but also what end the Lord aimed at, in this execution: that is to say, why he afflicted so many nations with such diuersities of punishments; namely, that he might bring vnder those which were before vnrulie, and ouerflowed in a brutish sensualitie; who as they had no feare of God before their eyes; so had they no sense of religion or godlinesse at all.
Thou art my God.] Being perplexed and confounded in himself, he suddenly turns his thoughts unto God, as we have said. Whence we may gather a very profitable doctrine; to wit, that when our minds are tossed to and fro with divers cogitations,1 in regard of the many miseries and calamities which daily happen; that we by and by flee unto God, resting our selves upon his only providence: for we shall be at our wits end even for the wagging of a straw, if we have not this doctrine for our refuge, by sustaining our hearts therewith. But the better to see the Prophets meaning, we may well add a particle adversative here, in this sense; Although I be now oppressed with many temptations on every side, yet will I still acknowledge thee to be my God. 2And thus he voweth to give unto God that praise, which unto him appertaineth; which none of us can do, unless an assured persuasion of Gods grace do reign and bear sway in our hearts: from whence springs that joy, which affords us exceeding ample matter of praises, when being certain of our salvation, we are assured that the Lord is our God. For all those that are not carried with an affection to magnify Gods goodness in the middest of their sorrows, know not what faith is,