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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. 19. I create the fruit of the lips to be peace: peace to them that are far ⟨p. 592⟩of, and to them that are near, saith the Lord; for I will heal him.
Vers. 19. I create the fruit of the lips to be peace: peace to them that are farre ⟨p. 592⟩of, and to them that are neere, saith the Lord; for I will heale him.
1This is the explication of the former sentence, namely, by what means the Lord would comfort this people, to wit, by promising and offering them peace: for by the fruit of the lips, he signifies, that they shall hear such good news of peace, as shall revive and rejoice their hearts. And, as I take it, he speaks of the publishing of that peace, which was committed first to the Prophets, then to the Apostles, and other Ministers of the Gospel: as Saint Paul teacheth, 2. Cor. 5.20. We are Ambassadors for Christ (saith he) and do beseech men to be reconciled unto God.
1THis is the explication of the former sentence, namely, by what meanes the Lord would comfort this people, to wit, by promising and offering them peace: for by the fruit of the lips, he signifies, that they shall heare such good newes of peace, as shall reuiue and reioice their hearts. And, as I take it, he speakes of the publishing of that peace, which was committed first to the Prophets, then to the Apostles, and other Ministers of the Gospell: as Saint Paul teacheth,