Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Vers. 5. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it ⟨p. 403⟩together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Vers. 5. And the glorie of the Lord shall be reuealed, and all flesh shall see it ⟨p. 403⟩together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

His meaning is, that this work of redemption shall be so glorious, that the Lord will make it known to all, that himself is the author of it, and will cause his power and majesty to shine therein. It is true that they may be perceived in all places, and in all things; but he promiseth especially to reveal his glory in the protection and deliverance of his Church; and not without cause: for the redemption thereof even from the beginning until Christs coming, was as an incredible renewing or second creation of the world. This promise therefore came in due season, when Gods power which he was wont to manifest, was now almost so extinct, that there scarcely shined any sparkles thereof: as it is said, Psal. 74. We see not our signs. &c. I say, it was to good purpose that the Prophet promised them a sign so unwonted and memorable, by which they might evidently perceive, that God had infinite means in his hands to help his Church, although he seemed to defer it for a time.

HIs meaning is, that this worke of redemption shall be so glorious, that the Lord will make it knowne to all, that himselfe is the author of it, and will cause his power and maiestie to shine therein. It is true that they may bee perceiued in all places, and in all things; but he promiseth especially to reueale his glory in the protection and deliuerance of his Church; and not without cause: for the redemption thereof euen from the beginning vntil Christs cōming, was as an incredible renuing or second creation of the world. This promise therefore came in due season, when Gods power which he was wont to manifest, was now almost so extinct, that there scarsly shined any sparkles thereof: as it is said,