A17640:2527
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.
Moreover, Hezekiah gathers this title from the very creation; for it is not possible that the Creator of heaven and earth should ever forsake the works of his own hands; nay, do we not see on the contrary, that he governs mankind by his providence, which is the chiefest part of the world? It were too absurd a thing then to limit the creation within so narrow bounds, that it should only serve as a witness of a certain power of God, that lasted but a while, and stretched it self to a few things: no, it ought to be extended to a continual working in all things. By this it appears, that those tyrants which will take liberty to rule as they list, do therein bereave God of his honour; and therefore when things fall out otherwise then well unto them, they may justly impute it to their own pride and presumption.
Moreouer, Hezechias gathers this title from the very creation; for it is not possible that the Creator of heauen and earth should euer forsake the workes of his owne hands; nay, doe we not see on the contrary, that he gouernes mankind by his prouidence, which is the chiefest part of the world? It were too absurd a thing then to limit the creation within so narrow bounds, that it should onely serue as a witnesse of a certaine power of God, that lasted but a while, and stretched it selfe to a few things: no, it ought to bee extended to a continuall working in all things. By this it appeares, that those tyrants which will take liberty to rule as they list, do therein bereaue God of his honour; and therefore when things fall out otherwise then well vnto them, they may iustly impute it to their owne pride and presumption.
Hezekias also allegeth other epithets, for the confirmation of his faith. And first, in that he calls him the Lord of hosts, he again extols his power: but when he adds, the God of Israel, he notes out a more near and particular presence: for it was no small sign of Gods love, to have taken the safety of this people into his own custody. Hereunto appertains his sitting between the Cherubims: as if he should say; Thou hast placed thy throne here, and hast promised protection to such as call upon thee before the Ark of the covenant: now resting my self upon this promise, ⟨p. 371⟩