Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Although the holy history mentions not this writing, yet is it worthy our observation, and to be kept in continual memory: for therein we see that Hezekiah would not by his silence either lightly pass over, or by forgetfulness blot out the remembrance of so excellent a benefit which he had received of God.¹ All the faithful by his example are taught what to do when God for their sakes manifests his power miraculously, or by extraordinary means: it ought not to suffice them that those of their own times should be made acquainted withal, but as much as in them is they are so to provide that the posterities to come may be informed of it, as we see Hezekias here doth by this his song. David in like manner composed many songs to this purpose after he was delivered out of great dangers; being careful to have that sung to the worlds end, which was worthy of everlasting memory: see Psal. 18.2. & 27. But he especially whom God hath advanced to high degree either of honour, or power, even as one being placed by God upon a scaffold: he, I say, ought well to know and understand that he is enjoined to imitate this godly King in this behalf: and yet both great and small are diligently to beware of ambition, lest whilst they seem to imitate David and Hezekiah, they seek to glorify their own names rather then the name of God.