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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.
The Prophet concludes that from this verse,1 which he touched in the two former verses; namely, that the people should in the end be delivered by the Lord, who will not be found contrary unto himself. For if he hath redeemed their fathers: and if he hath always assisted his Church (in former times) he will never suffer their successors to be overwhelmed, whom he hath adopted. We are diligently to observe the verb Shall know: for the knowledge of the name of God, consists §1first, in rejecting all superstitions: secondly, §2to know him in his word, which is his lively §3image: and thirdly, by his works. We must not forge a god after our own fantasies & lusts; but so comprehend him, as he hath manifested himself unto us. Thus the Lord concludes then, that he will effectually assist and accomplish whatsoever he hath promised; that the people may know their expectation is not in vain, and may hereby be more and more confirmed in the knowledge of his name.
THe Prophet concludes that from this verse,1