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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. 8. He is near that justifieth me, who will contend with me? Let us stand together: who is mine adversary? Let him come near to me. 9. Behold, the Lord will help me: who is he that can condemn me? Lo, they shall wax old as a garment: the moth shall eat them up.
Vers. 8. He is neere that iustifieth me, who will contend with me? Let vs stand together: who is mine aduersarie? Let him come neere to me. 9. Behold, the Lord will help me: who is he that can condemne me? Loe, they shall wax old as a garment: the moth shall eate them vp.
WE must always remember that the Prophet speaks nothing here that is proper to himself only,1 but testifies what a one God will, and ever shall be towards the faithful Ministers, that so being assured of their lawful calling, and executing their offices faithfully, they might boldly contemn all adversary power, and never slack their duties an inch for any slanders. Why so? Because the Lord who justifies them, hath, and ever will be ready to maintain and defend his own truth. Now whosoever he be that will indeed boldly protest this, he ought to have a pure conscience. For if he have unadvisedly intruded himself, not having a sure testimony of his lawful calling:2 or if he be such a one as broacheth his own dreams and fancies, in vain shall he boast of this promise, for it appertains to none but to such as being called of God, do faithfully and purely discharge their duties.
VVEE must alwaies remember that the Prophet speakes nothing heere that is proper to himselfe only,