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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. 16. And Judgement shall dwell in the desert, and Justice shall remain in the fruitful field.
Vers. 16. And Iudgement shall dwell in the desart, and Iustice shall remaine in the frutefull field.
The Prophet here teacheth wherein the true glory of the Church consists,1 to wit, ⟨p. 326⟩when Justice and Judgement gets the upper hand: for men are not to resemble beasts in seeking only after the abundance of earthly and transitory things. By this it appears sufficiently, that the Jews were not held by the doctrine of the law in the hope of temporary benefits only, as some fantastical spirits affirm: but they were by it commanded to rest in that which was the principal, to wit, that Justice and Judgement should flourish amongst them: neither is it to be doubted but they knew well enough that true felicity consisted therein. We are therefore first of all to seek the kingdom of God, and the righteousness thereof, and not to place our joy and happiness in the abundance of wheat and wine, as hogs that feed in the trough. For as Zechariah sings in Luk. 1.75. The end of our deliverance from sin and Satan, and of all the blessings we receive from God, is, that we should serve him in holiness and in righteousness all the days of our life.
THe Prophet heere teacheth wherein the true glorie of the Church consists,1