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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. 18. And my people shall dwell in the tabernacles of peace, and in sure dwellings, and in* safe resting-places.
- *Or, quiet refreshings. Peace, the fruit of Justice.Or, quiet refreshings. Peace, the fruite of Iustice.
AS he hath showed that spiritual Justice is that which hath her seat in the hearts of men, the same must be said of peace, which is the fruit of it. Thus when we hear of sure dwelling places, and refreshings, let us remember what Paul saith, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. This peace Christ left with his Disciples, which the world could not give unto them, John 14.27. And what marvel? For as the same Apostle teacheth, Phil. 4.7. This peace passeth all understanding. Having once obtained this Justice, we shall be no more disquieted with inward terrors, as we were when we felt that God was angry with us. The wicked conscience is always at wars with it self, and in continual anguishes. The wicked therefore must needs be tossed to and fro with divers garboils: for he that is destitute of righteousness, can never be in any sound peace1 of conscience. But where Christ reigns, there only is the true peace to be found, which the faithful have in assurance, which makes them come without fear before the heavenly throne, not so much in respect of their own piety, as for that they rest themselves upon the sure rock of Gods mercies in Christ. Hence we gather, that Christ reigns not where consciences