Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Moreover by this verse we are taught, that Gods calling works with efficacy in his elect. S. Augustine ¹hath prudently pondered this place, and very fitly applies it against the Pelagians,² who extolled mans free will against the free grace of God. These Heretics I grant seemed to attribute somewhat unto Gods grace, but in such sort, that they left it to the free will of man either to choose or refuse: which our Papists do at this day,³ who affirm that every one may reject or receive this grace. But all, saith S. Augustine, shall be taught of God. His disciples therefore are taught with efficacy, and follow his calling, Joh. 10.27. He also allegeth that sixth of John by us cited before, whence it manifestly appears that it proceeds not from any free election that man hath in himself, to be able to bow his will which way him listeth.

Moreouer by this verse we are taught, that Gods calling works with efficacie in his elect. S. Augustine ¹hath prudentlie pondered this place, and very fitlie applies it against the Pellagians,² who extolled mans free will against the free grace of God. These Heretiks I grant seemed to attribute somewhat vnto Gods grace, but in such sort, that they left it to the free will of man either to chuse or refuse: which our Papists do at this day,³ who affirme that euery one may reiect or receiue this grace. But all, saith S. Augustine, shall be taught of God. His disciples therefore are taught with efficacie, and follow his calling, Ioh. 10.27. He also alledgeth that sixth of Iohn by vs cited before, whence it manifestly appeares that it proceeds not from any free election that man hath in himselfe, to be able to bow his will which way him listeth.