A17640:1815
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. 6. And for a spirit of judgement to him that sitteth in judgement, and for strength unto them that turn away the battle in the gate.
Vers. 6. And for a spirit of iudgement to him that sitteth in iudgemēt, and for strength vnto them that turne away the battell in the gate.
The Prophet shows the cause why the Lord will beautify the remnant with new glory. For he propounds before them the estate of a right government, under which a people is preserved: which consists in two things principally; that is to say, Counsel and §1strength. By counsel and wisdom, affairs §2ought to be managed amongst the subjects at home: force and munition are for the annoyance of the enemy abroad. Now for as much as Kingdoms and Commonwealths uphold and maintain their estates by these two means, therefore God promiseth the spirit of wisdom and strength unto his people.1 And therewithal teacheth them, that the gift of both these are in his own hands, and that they are not to be sought elsewhere: for neither can the Magistrates govern the City well, in giving to every one his due: neither can the Captains and Leaders repulse the enemy, unless both be led and directed by the Lord.
THe Prophet shewes the cause why the Lord wil beautifie the remnant with new glorie. For hee propounds before them the estate of a right gouernment, vnder which a people is preserued: which consists in two things principally; that is to say, Counsell and §1