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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. 2. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the streets.
Vers. 2. Hee shall not cry, nor lift vp, nor cause his voice to be heard in the streetes.
The Prophet shows after what manner Christ shall come; to wit, without such pomp and preparations as earthly Kings have. For when they come in, trumpets are sounded on every side, & the Heralds make a great noise and crying; so as a man would think heaven and earth would go together. But Isaiah saith, that at Christs coming,1 none of this din shall be heard: not so much to manifest his modesty, as to teach us that we should look for no outward pomp in §1him. Secondly, that by the beholding of his §2meekness, by which he seeks to draw us to him, we might run with all our might to meet him. Thirdly, that our faith might not §3languish, in respect of his base and abject condition.
THe Prophet shewes after what manner Christ shall come; to wit, without such pompe and preparations as earthly Kings haue. For when they come in, trumpets are sounded on euery side, & the Heralds make a great noise and crying; so as a man would thinke heauen and earth would goe together. But Isaiah saith, that at Christs comming,1 none of this din shall be heard: not so much to manifest his modestie, as to teach vs that wee should looke for no outward pompe in