A17640:2460
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.
You see then, that albeit the wicked seem at the first to be far from the contempt of Gods majesty, yet in the end they manifest that they attribute all to themselves, and utterly exclude him. In words I grant they will give the praise of their victories unto their gods, but forthwith they sacrifice unto their own nets, and offer incense to their yarn, as Habakkuk saith, 1.16. which practise our hypocrites imitate at this day. For if they obtain any victory, they by and by run and thank their Idols: but when that is done, they also thank their own counsels, policies, manhood, and their forces: so as a man may well perceive that upon the matter they attribute all their success unto themselves, and not unto their Idols. In this his proud boasting then, he shows himself to be a liar, when he acknowledged God the author of his victories.
You see then, that albeit the wicked seeme at the first to be farre from the contempt of Gods maiestie, yet in the end they manifest that they attribute all to themselues, and vtterlie exclude him. In words I grant they will giue the praise of their victories vnto their gods, but forthwith they sacrifice vnto their owne nets, and offer incense to their yarne, as Abacuk saith, 1.16. which practise our hyppocrites imitate at this day. For if they obtaine any victorie, they by and by runne and thanke their Idols: but when that is done, they also thanke their owne counsels, policies, manhood, and their forces: so as a man may well perceiue that vpon the matter they attribute all their successe vnto themselues, and not vnto their Idols. In this his prowd boasting then, he shewes himselfe to be a lyar, when he acknowledged God the author of his victories.
On the other side it could not be but the heart of good King Hezekias must needs be wonderfully grieved in hearing God to be thus charged with breach of his promises, when this wicked one railed thus against God, and matched him with Idols. But these things are written,1 to the end we might consider the patience of this good King, and also follow his example when the like shall befall us.