Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

This place serves to set forth the commendation of Gods word,¹ without which, there is no enquiring after salvation: as also S. Paul saith, 2. Cor. 6.3. where he shows that Gods favour is plainly manifested unto us in the preaching of the Gospel, so as that which is written here touching the day of salvation, is thereby accomplished. Thirdly, the Prophet admonisheth us, that when the Gospel is sent to any place, there God discovers a sure pledge of his favour,² and good will. For is it not evident that he pities us, when he so graciously allures us to himself? He might let us err in darkness without this light, but it comes unto us only from his free grace, that so he might remove all doubtings and stumbling blocks out of our way. Let us lay it up in our hearts then, to wit, that this mercy wholly depends upon God his free will.

This place serues to set forth the commendation of Gods word,¹ without which, there is no enquiring after saluation: as also S. Paul saith, 2. Cor. 6.3. where he shewes that Gods fauor is plainely manifested vnto vs in the preaching of the Gospell, so as that which is written heere touching the day of saluation, is thereby accomplished. Thirdly, the Prophet admonisheth vs, that when the Gospell is sent to any place, there God discouers a sure pledge of his fauor,² and good will. For is it not euident that he pities vs, when he so graciouslie allures vs to himselfe? He might let vs erre in darknes without this light, but it comes vnto vs only from his free grace, that so he might remoue all doubtings and stumbling blocks out of our way. Let vs lay it vp in our hearts then, to wit, that this mercie whollie depends vpon God his free will.

1. 1No salvation without the word.No saluation without the word.