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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. 8. The Lord saith which gathereth the scattered of Israel, yet will I gather* to them those that are to be gathered to them.
- *Or, upon him.Or, vpon him.
HE again confirms that which he said before touching the reestablishing of the people,1 for he hath heretofore wonderfully extolled that grace of God whereby he should deliver his chosen: but the estate of the Church was such, that these promises seemed ridiculous. These are no needles repetitions therefore, but were of necessity to be added for the sustentation of the weak, that that which otherwise was incredible, might be assuredly confirmed unto them.
HE againe confirmes that which he said before touching the reestablishing of the people,1 for he hath heretofore wonderfullie extolled that grace of God wherby he should deliuer his chosen: but the estate of the Church was such, that these promises seemed ridiculous. These are no needles repetitions therefore, but were of necessitie to be added for the sustentation of the weake, that that which otherwise was incredible, might be assuredly confirmed vnto them.
- 1A confirmation of the former doctrine.