A17640:1918
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.
But he taxeth their superstitions1 and idolatries, when he saith, that their fear which they had, was taught by the Commandments of men. Now these two things are for the most part joined together. Nay, more then that, for hypocrisy is never without impiety or superstition; 2and on the other side, impiety & superstition is always accompanied with hypocrisy.
But he taxeth their superstitions1 and idolatries, when hee saith, that their feare which they had, was taught by the Commandements of men. Now these two things are for the most part ioyned together. Nay, more then that, for hypocrisie is neuer without impietie or superstition; 2and on the other side, impietie & superstition is alwaies accompanied with hypocrisie.
- 1Superstit•••.
- 2Hypocrisy & superstition go commonly together.Hypocrisie & superstition goe cōmonly together.
By the mouth and lips, 1he means the external profession, which is common both to good and bad: but they differ in this, that the wicked have only a vain outward show, thinking themselves discharged, if they have opened their lips in Gods worship and service: but the good present themselves before God in the trueth of their hearts, & in yielding him obedience with all their power, they acknowledge and confuse how far off they are from performing their duties as they ought to do.