Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

But let us a little see into the Prophets meaning. For having showed that mens consciences always waver, till the Lord have secured them; it teacheth us to hold this principle, that it is God, who speaks by his Prophets:¹ for otherwise our consciences would remain in doubtings and perplexities still. There is also great weight in these words, in that he recites the commandment of God: for by the authority hereof, he was heartened on to perform his office.

But let vs a little see into the Prophets meaning. For hauing shewed that mens consciences alwaies wauer, till the Lord haue secured them; it teacheth vs to hold this principle, that it is God, who speakes by his Prophets:¹ for otherwise our consciences would remaine in doubtings and perplexities still. There is also great weight in these words, in that he recites the commandement of God: for by the authoritie heereof, he was hartened on to performe his office.

1. 1Acts 28.25. Heb. 1.1.

And have kept thee in the shadow of mine hand.] Though this was said in Chap. 49.2. yet was it no needless repetition.¹ For hence we learn, that God will undoubtedly defend his Ministers at all times, that so being upheld by his succour, he may fit them to pass through the pikes. Now that we may be covered with this shadow, two things are required: First, that we be well assured that we publish nothing §1to the people but Gods word: secondly, that we do this at Gods command: for such as §2