A17640:2541
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. 21. Then Isaiah the son of Amos sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel; Because thou hast prayed unto me concerning Sennacherib King of Ashur, 22. This is the word that the Lord hath spoken against him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn: the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
Vers. 21. Then Isaiah the sonne of Amos sent vnto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel; Because thou hast praied vnto me concerning Sennacherib King of Ashur, 22. This is the word that the Lord hath spoken against him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorne: the daughter of Ierusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
Now behold the fruit of prayer: for things being brought to an after deal, God suddenly reacheth Hezekias his hand, by the ministry of our Prophet Isaiah. 1Not that he so reached or stretched it forth, that the enemy was forthwith put to flight; but in promising deliverance by Isaiah's mouth, he still exerciseth the faith of his servant. Now as the Prophet for his part, could not of himself have given this consolation; so had it been but a ridiculous thing to have promised it, unless Hezekias had also believed that this message was sent him from God. He therefore contented himself with this bare promise, waiting in silence till God should manifest his power. Now by this we are taught, that it is our duty at all times to ask counsel §1of the Lord, if we mean to feel his comforts in our afflictions and distresses: for if we set light by the message which he sends us by the ministry of his faithful servants, we are then utterly unworthy to receive any consolation