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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. 24. Thus saith the Lord thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb; I am the Lord that made all things, that spread out the heavens alone, and stretched out the earth by my self.
Vers. 24. Thus saith the Lord thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the wombe; I am the Lord that made all things, that spread out the heauens alone, and stretched out the earth by my selfe.
1Now the Prophet will forthwith according to his custom, fall into a description of Gods power; because the promises would little move us, unless the doctrine of Gods power were also added, to remove all doubts and scruples out of our hearts. For it often falls out that by our obstinacy and distrust, we diminish both the goodness and power of God, in attributing less unto the same then we ought: for which respect the Prophet heartens on the faithful by the excellent titles afterwards mentioned, to the end they might hope above hope. And yet he begins with the commendation of the goodness and fatherly affection which God bears his Church to the very end: for the setting forth of Gods force and power would move us but little, if himself should not therewithal draw near to confirm us in the assurance of his goodness. We must not begin at his Majesty then, nor mount so high, for fear of being overwhelmed: but this love of his, by which he graciously draws us unto him, must be embraced of us also.
1NOw the Prophet will forthwith according to his custome, fall into a description of Gods power; because the promises would little moue vs, vnlesse the doctrine of Gods power were also added, to remoue all doubts and scruples out of our hearts. For it often falles out that by our obstinacie and distrust, wee diminish both the goodnesse and power of God, in attributing lesse vnto the same then we ought: for which respect the Prophet heartens on the faithfull by the excellent titles afterwards mentioned, to the end they might hope aboue hope. And yet he begins with the commendation of the goodnes and fatherly affection which God beares his Church to the very end: for the setting forth of Gods force and power would moue vs but little, if himselfe should not therewithal draw neere to confirme vs in the assurance of his goodnesse. Wee must not begin at his Maiestie then, nor mount so high, for feare of being ouerwhelmed: but this loue of his, by which he graciously drawes vs vnto him, must be imbraced of vs also.