Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

HE repeats that again which he said before, and here comprehends whatsoever is fitting for the office of a teacher. For the opening of the ear, ought not only to be referred to doctrine, but to the whole, vocation: as first, to his entrance: secondly, when he that is to be sent, receives his charge, touching all that which he is to perform; to wit, the commandment it self, and authority to execute the same. Besides, the Lord not only opens the ear, when he manifests his will, but when he toucheth the mans heart with efficacy, and so moves him, that he yields him his obedience. As in the forty Psalm; Thou hast pierced mine care. And Christ saith; Whosoever hath heard and learned of my Father, he comes to me: John 6.45.

HE repeates that againe which he said before, and heere comprehends whatsoeuer is fitting for the office of a teacher. For the opening of the eare, ought not onely to be referred to doctrine, but to the whole, vocation: as first, to his entrance: secondly, when he that is to bee sent, receiues his charge, touching all that which he is to performe; to wit, the commandement it selfe, and authoritie to execute the same. Besides, the Lord not onely opens the eare, when hee manifests his will, but when hee toucheth the mans heart with efficacie, and so mooues him, that hee yeeldes him his obedience. As in the fortie Psalme; Thou hast pierced mine care. And Christ saith; Whosoeuer hath heard and learned of my Father, hee comes to mee: