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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. 9. All they that make an Image are vanity, and their* delectable things shall not profit them: and they are their own witnesses that they see not nor know: therefore they shall be confounded.
Vers. 9. All they that make an Image are vanitie, and their* delectable things shall not profite them: and they are their owne witnesses that they see not nor know: therefore they shall be confounded.
- *Or, desirable.
The Lord now on the contrary shows how miserable the Idolaters are which err and vanish away in their inventions, being not fast grounded upon his eternal truth, to wit, they are senseless and void of sound judgement. And as he hath heretofore justly condemned the ingratitude of the people, if by the testimonies of Gods prescience and providence they were not encouraged to hope well: so now on the contrary, he arms and fortifies them against the superstitions of the Gentiles.1 But in regard the unbelievers were many in number, and flowed in forces and riches, he denounceth that all is vanity; and to be short, that all their goodly shows would prove deceitful helps in the end. By their desirable 2things, he not only comprehends their Idols, but also all their service, vestments, pomp, and ceremonies, which fools are wont to honour them withal. And he sets out these things by a very fit word: for seeing the chief end of mans life