Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Vers. 27. I am the first that saith to Zion; Behold, behold them: and I will give Jerusalem one that shall bring good tidings.

Vers. 27. I am the first that saith to Zion; Behold, behold them: and I will giue Ierusalem one that shall bring good tidings.

Now God expresseth that more clearly, which he had told the Jews touching the things to come, that he might fortify them in the faith: for it should little avail them barely to know what was to ensue, unless the Prophets had also showed them the end and use thereof. The Lord testifieth then, that his predictions tend to the edification of his Church: and it was great reason this should be added to the former doctrine, that ⟨p. 431⟩the people might know these examples were propounded not only to set forth Gods power, but also that the faithful for their parts might feel the fruit thereof. For thus we ought to apply all the examples of the prescience and power of God unto our own use;¹ that so we may be assured of the care he hath over us, and that he turns all things to our salvation.

NOw God expresseth that more cleerly, which he had told the Iewes touching the things to come, that hee might fortifie them in the faith: for it should little auaile them barely to know what was to insue, vnlesse the Prophets had also shewed them the end and vse thereof. The Lord testifieth then, that his predictions tend to the edification of his Church: and it was great reason this should be added to the former doctrine, that ⟨p. 431⟩the people might know these examples were propounded not only to set forth Gods power, but also that the faithfull for their parts might feele the fruit thereof. For thus wee ought to apply all the examples of the prescience and power of God vnto our own vse;