Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Where he subjecteth all the kingdoms of the earth under Gods hand and power, he applies it unto his own particular use. In the mean while, such a title never agrees to any but to God only; because he rules over all Kingdoms. Notwithstanding he denies not but Kings, Princes, and Magistrates have their just titles; yet so, as themselves be subject unto God, & maintain his right & dominion: for it belongs only to God to be King of Kings, & Lord of Lords, as S. Paul saith.¹ Not that he therefore abolisheth the names of Kings and Lords, with their dominions, but shows that all depends upon God only, how great or mighty soever they be; that they should not think themselves hail fellow well met with him, but that they ought rather to acknowledge him to be their Lord and King. Kings then hold their authority, as you see; if so be they will keep the mid way between God and men, and will not presume to climb higher.

Where he subiecteth all the kingdomes of the earth vnder Gods hand and power, he applies it vnto his owne particular vse. In the meane while, such a title neuer agrees to any but to God onely; because hee rules ouer all Kingdomes. Notwithstanding he denies not but Kings, Princes, and Magistrates haue their iust titles; yet so, as thēselues be subiect vnto God, & maintaine his right & dominion: for it belongs onely to God to be King of Kings, & Lord of Lords, as S. Paul saith.¹ Not that hee therefore abolisheth the names of Kings and Lords, with their dominions, but shewes that all depends vpon God onely, how great or mightie soeuer they be; that they should not thinke themselues haile fellow well met with him, but that they ought rather to acknowledge him to be their Lord and King. Kings then hold their authoritie, as you see; if so be they will keepe the mid way betweene God and men, and will not presume to climbe higher.

1. 11. Tim. 6.15.