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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. 29. But he giveth strength unto him that fainteth, and unto him that hath no strength he increaseth power.
Vers. 29. But he giueth strength vnto him that fainteth, and vnto him that hath no strength he increaseth power.
1The Prophet now applies the former general sentences to the matter in hand: for his purpose is, as we have said, to hearten on the people, and to give them better hope. But because the Jews were low brought, and void of strength, therefore he shows, that it is the proper office of God to succour those which are thus faint and weary. By this circumstance then he sets forth Gods power, to the end they might conclude and be surely resolved of their salvation, whilst God shall be favourable unto them. I grant, that the Prophet had respect to the people who were detained prisoners in Babylon: but we ought notwithstanding to make our profit of this doctrine, that although our strength should fail us, so as we should be brought to deaths door, yet to remember that it is Gods property to stretch forth his hand to such as faint and are spent, being left succorless. But it is requisite we should first of all feel our poverty and weariness, that that sentence of S. Paul might be fulfilled in us,2 The power of God is perfected in our weakness, 2. Cor. 12.9. For if our hearts be not thoroughly touched, so as we be indeed convinced of our imbecility, we can not find help of God in due time.