A17640:2518
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. 14. So Hezekias took the letter of the hand of the messenger, and read it: and he went up into the house of the Lord, and Hezekias spread it before the Lord.
Vers. 14. So Hezekias tooke the letter of the hand of the messenger, and read it: and he went vp into the house of the Lord, and Hezekias spread it before the Lord.
The Prophet now shows what refuge Hezekias fled unto in his great affliction; to wit, he went forthwith into the Temple to bewail his misery (which he could not remedy) before the Lord, and to discharge his cares and sorrows into Gods bosom. For it was no confused or disordered complaint, but by prayers & tears he meant to bow the Lord to his request, that he might yield him succour. By this example we ⟨p. 307⟩are taught,1 that there is no easier way to wade out of our calamities when they press us, then by casting our burden upon the Lord: for all comforts besides, shall do us more hurt then good, if this be wanting.
THe Prophet now shewes what refuge Hezekias fled vnto in his great affliction; to wit, he went forthwith into the Temple to bewaile his misery (which hee could not remeadie) before the Lord, and to discharge his cares and sorrowes into Gods bosome. For it was no confused or disordered complaint, but by praiers & teares he meant to bow the Lord to his request, that hee might yeeld him succour. By this example we ⟨p. 307⟩