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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.
THE XLIX. CHAPTER.
Vers. 1. Hear ye me, ô Isles, and hearken ye people from far, The Lord hath called me from the womb, and made mention of my name from my mothers belly.
Vers. 1. Heare ye me, ô Iles, and hearken ye people from farre, The Lord hath called me from the womb, and made mention of my name from my mothers belly.
1Having discoursed of the redemption to come, he now descends to speak of Christ, under whose leading, the people were delivered from the captivity of Babylon, as in old time they were out of Egypt. Now it was needful the former prophecy should be confirmed with this present doctrine: for they would hardly have bin drawn to expect this redemption from the Lord, had he not set Christ Jesus before their eyes, in whom all Gods promises are Yea, and Amen,2 2. Cor. 1.20. who only also is able to cheer up and refresh the fainting spirits: for we are no less to look for temporal salvation from him, then that which is eternal. Add, that the Prophets are wont in speaking of the restoration of the Church ever to mention Christ, not only because he is the minister thereof, §1but also because our adoption is grounded §2