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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.
In Chap. 54.9. he will use an argument of greater force, to wit, If the covenant which was made with Noah touching the constant estate of the world, be firm,1 much more shall his promise made to his Church be sure and ⟨p. 485⟩permanent: for the world is corruptible and perishable, but the Church, which is Christs kingdom, shall remain for ever.2 The promises therefore which are made concerning her, must needs be more firm and stable then any thing besides. Now because the earths principal ornament stands in her being inhabited, the Prophet adds, that it was not created to be waste, but for men to converse in.
In Chap. 54.9. he will vse an argument of greater force, to wit, If the couenant which was made with Noah touching the constant estate of the world, be firme,1 much more shall his promise made to his Church be sure and ⟨p. 485⟩permanent: for the world is corruptible and perishable, but the Church, which is Christs kingdome, shall remaine for euer.2 The promises therefore which are made concerning her, must needes be more firme and stable then any thing besides. Now because the earths principall ornament stands in her being inhabited, the Prophet addes, that it was not created to be vvaste, but for men to conuerse in.
- 1Gen. 9.9.
- 2The Church remains for ever.The Church remaines for euer.