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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.
Having spoken of the invincible succours which God gives to all his Prophets,1 Isaiah now directs his speech to the faithful, admonishing them to suffer themselves to be governed by Gods word, and to yield themselves teachable. Whence we may gather how far he insulted over those with an holy pride which were his detractors. For in regard the wicked among the Jews at that time prevailed, in respect of their multitudes, the little flock were in danger to have their faith extinguished by them. In that he asks where those were that feared the Lord? it is to note out the fewness of them. And yet he calls these few to take part with him, that they might separate themselves from that great rout, lest they should consent with them in their wicked plots, so much condemned of God. As in Chap. 8. Say ye not a conspiracy, &c. Thus then howsoever Gods enemies make a great army in regard of their multitudes, yet Isaiah assures himself, that there is a remnant left who will profit by his doctrine.
HAuing spoken of the inuincible succors which God giues to all his Prophets,1 Isaiah now directs his speech to the faithfull, admonishing them to suffer themselues to be gouerned by Gods word, and to yeeld themselues teachable. Whence wee may gather how farre he insulted ouer those with an holy pride which were his detractors. For in regard the wicked among the Iewes at that time preuailed, in respect of their multitudes, the little flock were in danger to haue their faith extinguished by them. In that he asks where those were that feared the Lord? it is to note out the fewnes of them. And yet he calles these few to take part with him, that they might separate themselues from that great rout, lest they should consent with them in their wicked plots, so much condemned of God. As in Chap. 8. Say yee not a conspiracie, &c. Thus then howsoeuer Gods enemies make a great armie in regard of their multitudes, yet Isaiah assures himselfe, that there is a remnant left who wil profit by his doctrine.
- 1Here the Prophet turns his speech to the faithful.Heere the Prophet turnes his speech to the faithfull.