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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. 5. The Lord is exalted,* for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgement and justice.
Vers. 5. The Lord is exalted,* for hee dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with iudgement and iustice.
- *The Lord which dwells in the most high places is exalted. He hath, ctc.The Lord which dwels in the most high places is exalted. He hath, ctc.
HE sets that forth at large, which he spake erewhile touching Gods exaltation, going ⟨p. 331⟩on with the same argument which was handled before; to wit, that in the destruction of so famous a Monarchy, men should know how deer and precious the safety of the Church is unto him, seeing for her sake he will root out Nineveh the Queen of Cities, with her inhabitants also. Now this advertisement is wonderful necessary: for hereby we perceive, that God spares not the profane & wicked; for in setting himself against their rage, he minds to let his elect see what tender care he hath over them.
HE sets that forth at large, which he spake erewhile touching Gods exaltation, going ⟨p. 331⟩on with the same argument which was handled before; to wit, that in the destruction of so famous a Monarchy, men should know how deere and precious the safetie of the Church is vnto him, seeing for her sake he will roote out Niniue the Queene of Cities, with her inhabitants also. Now this aduertisement is wonderfull necessarie: for hereby we perceiue, that God spares not the prophane & wicked; for in setting himselfe against their rage, he mindes to let his elect see what tender care he hath ouer them.