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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 he hath cast the lots for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall
Vers. 16. And hee hath cast the lots for them, and his hand hath diuided it vnto them by line: they shall
smite the ears in speaking, and should not therewithal cause the same to sink into our hearts, all would be to no purpose. In that he attributes this efficacy unto the word then, let us also therein know that it is himself from whom that power proceeds, that so it might not be spoken fruitlessly, but might work inwardly upon the conscience,1 not at all times, nor upon all, but then, when it pleaseth him thus to work by the secret power of his holy spirit.
smite the eares in speaking, and should not therewithall cause the same to sinke into our hearts, all would be to no purpose. In that he attributes this efficacie vnto the word then, let vs also therein know that it is himselfe from whom that power proceeds, that so it might not be spoken fruitleslie, but might worke inwardlie vpon the conscience,1 not at all times, nor vpon all, but then, when it pleaseth him thus to worke by the secret power of his holy spirit.
- 1The Lord works not upon all, nor at all times, inwardly upon mens consciences.The Lord works not vpon all, nor at all times, inwardly vpon mens consciences.