A17640:2696
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.
Hezekias was invincible whilst all things ⟨p. 397⟩stood in a desperate case: and now he is overcome by these allurements, and is not able to conquer nor resist his own vain ambition. Let us consider how dangerous a malady this is, and let us keep so much the more diligent watch over our false and treacherous hearts. Now in regard the Prophet was to pronounce so heavy a sentence, he saith first, that God enjoined him to speak: Hear the word of the Lord, saith he: in the next verse he repeats it again: not that he lays the matter wholly upon God, because he feared ill handling; but to the end he might touch the heart of the King to the quick. Wherein we may again note his great boldness and constancy.1 He dreads not the presence of the King, he fears not to discover his disease, nor to threaten Gods judgement against him. For although Kings ears were then somewhat nice and delicate, yet being assured that God had set him a work, he executes his charge courageously, how unpleasant soever his message was. The Prophets were indeed the Kings subjects, and therefore under subjection: neither attributed they any thing unto themselves, unless they were to go on Gods errant. But then, what high imagination is there which ought not to be brought down under his Majesty? Had he minded to have retained the favour of his Prince he would have bin mute as flatterers are: but he had an eye to his calling, and endeavours to discharge the same faithfully.
Hezekias was inuincible whilest all things ⟨p. 397⟩stood in a desperat case: and now he is ouercome by these allurements, and is not able to conquer nor resist his owne vaine ambition. Let vs consider how dangerous a malladie this is, and let vs keepe so much the more diligent watch ouer our false and treacherous hearts. Now in regard the Prophet was to pronounce so heauie a sentence, he saith first, that God enioined him to speake: Heare the word of the Lord, saith he: in the next verse he repeates it againe: not that he laies the matter whollie vpon God, because he feared ill handling; but to the end he might touch the heart of the King to the quick. Wherein we may againe note his great boldnes and constancie.1