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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. 1. Thus saith the Lord; Keep judgement and justice: for my salvation is at hand to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
Vers. 1. Thus saith the Lord; Keepe iudgement and iustice: for my saluation is at hand to come, and my righteousnesse to be reuealed.
1THIS is a notable place. For the Prophet shows what God requires of us, as soon as he manifests the signs of his favour, or promiseth to be reconciled unto us, to the end our peace may be assured. The thing he requires of us, is such a conversion as changeth both our judgements and affections: so as having forsaken the world, we forthwith aspire unto heaven: and therewithal he requires the fruits of repentance.
1THIS is a notable place. For the Prophet shewes what God requires of vs, as soone as he manifests the signes of his fauour, or promiseth to bee recōciled vnto vs, to the end our peace may be assured. The thing he requires of vs, is such a conuersion as changeth both our iudgements and affections: so as hauing forsaken the world, wee forthwith aspire vnto heauen: and therewithall hee requires the fruits of repentance.
- 1In the former-verses God hath manifested the signs of his favour towards us: now he shows what duties we owe to him,In the former-verses God hath manifested the signes of his fauour towards vs: now he shewes what duties wee owe to him,