Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Now this good King in the conclusion of his prayer overcomes all fear, against which he had fought a long time; for there is no doubt but the helps wherewith he hath hitherunto furnished himself, did much encourage him with boldness to add this short clause. Now albeit God delivers us not always from outward troubles, yet in regard he had promised to preserve and keep the City, Hezekias was bold to believe that this tyrant which plotted his overthrow, should little avail by any of his devices. And whereas he again urgeth the Lord with this motive, That his glory shall be wonderfully advanced, by the deliverance of this City: thence we gather, that we ought to wish nothing §1more then to see the same flourish every manner of way: for it is the principal end of our salvation, from which we must not turn one jot, if we think to find him merciful unto us. In the second place we gather hence, §2that such are unworthy of Gods help, who contenting themselves only with their own salvation, either forget, or set light by the end for which they are saved. For God by this unthankfulness is not only dishonoured, but they therein offer him great outrage in separating those things which at any hand ought to be joined together. Doth not the glory of his name shine in our salvation? And is it not the chiefest comfort and consolation we have, that it doth so, as we have said already? Yes doubtless.