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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. 14. In righteousness shalt thou be established, and be far from oppression, ⟨p. 566⟩for thou shalt not fear it: and from fear, for it shall not come near thee.
Vers. 14. In righteousnes shalt thou be established, and be farre from oppression, ⟨p. 566⟩for thou shalt not feare it: and from feare, for it shall not come neere thee.
1His meaning is, that God shall be the workman and Master builder of his Church. I am not ignorant that others expound it otherwise, and take righteousness for good works: which exposition hath some show of reason in it, because the Prophet hath before spoken of the doctrine of faith: and we are taught, to the end we should live holily and righteously. But the Prophet hath another scope, namely, that the Church shall be restored under the conduct of God, who would be her protector and defender. For here he opposeth righteousness to that violence and oppression, whereby the Church was ruinated: or rather, by this word he notes out the firmness and stability of it. As if he should say; This shall be no building of stones nor timber, which may have some fair gloss set upon it for a time, because God will faithfully maintain the work of his own hands: and in regard he is just, he will cause her, being restored to her perfect estate, to stand for ever. Let men conspire what they will then to work the ruin of the Church, their practises shall all come to nought; because God will preserve her by his righteousness. We have seen the like speech heretofore. This plain interpretation therefore contents me,