A17640:2199
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. 15. Until the Spirit be poured upon us from above, and the wilderness become a fruitful field, and* the plenteous field be counted as a forrest.
Vers. 15. Ʋntill the Spirit be powred vpon vs from aboue, and the wildernes become a fruitfull field, and* the plenteous field be counted as a forrest.
- *Or, Carmel.
The Prophet had to deal as we know with the Jews, amongst whom the Lord had planted his Church, it was needful therefore to leave them some hope of salvation, least they should despair in the midst of so many calamities. For albeit the Lord handles hypocrites roughly because they falsely shroud themselves under the title of being his people; yet is he enforced by one means or other to provide for the good of his Saints. This promise is added therefore to put them in hope that God can not, nor will not forget his Covenant;1 howbeit for a time he scourgeth his children sharply with the rods of men; for he never so threatens, but he leaves hope and consolation for the repentant to cheer up and refresh their hearts, and that even when it seems heaven and earth shall go together.
THe Prophet had to deale as we know with the Iewes, amongst whom the Lord had planted his Church, it was needfull therefore to leaue them some hope of saluation, least they should dispaire in the middes of so many calamities. For albeit the Lord handles hypocrits roughlie because they falsely shroude themselues vnder the title of being his people; yet is he inforced by one meanes or other to prouide for the good of his Saints. This promise is added therefore to put them in hope that God can not, nor will not forget his Couenant;