A17640:2704
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.
From this answer of Hezekias we gather, that he was not rebellious nor presumptuous, seeing he quietly heard the Prophets reprehension, though he was not much moved with it at the first: for hearing that the Lord was angry, he condemns himself without any replies, and confesseth, that he is justly punished. In whom we have a pattern of true teachableness and obedience: for when he heard the judgements of God denounced against him, he stood not upon terms with the Prophet, but showed himself modest and meek.1 From the example then of this good King, let us learn to hearken to the Lords voice quietly, not only when he exhorts or admonisheth; but also when he condemns and terrifies us, in giving just sentence upon us.
FRom this answere of Hezekias we gather, that he was not rebellious nor presumptuous, seeing he quietlie heard the Prophets reprehension, though he was not much moued with it at the first: for hearing that the Lord was angrie, he condemnes himselfe without any replies, and confesseth, that he is iustlie punished. In whom we haue a paterne of true teachablenes and obedience: for when he heard the iudgements of God denounced against him, he stood not vpon tearmes with the Prophet, but shewed himselfe modest and meeke.1 From the example then of this good King, let vs learne to hearken to the Lords voice quietlie, not only when he exhorts or admonisheth; but also when he condemnes and terrifies vs, in giuing iust sentence vpon vs.
- 1We must hearken to the Lords voice not only when he admonisheth us, but when he pronounceth sentence of condemnation against us.Wee must hearken to the Lords voice not only when he admonishe•h vs, but whē he pronounceth sentence of condemnation against vs.
In saying, that the word of the Lord is good: he first of all commends his justice, and with patience accepts of that which for the tartness of it might have driven him to swelling and impatience: for the very reprobates have sometimes confessed the fault, and yet their stubborn hearts have never bin so tamed,