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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. 20. But the wicked are like the raging sea, that cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Vers. 20. But the wicked are like the raging sea, that cannot rest, whose waters cast vp mire and dirt.
Having spoken of that peace which the faithful should enjoy,1 he on the contrary denounceth against the wicked continual war and perpetual troubles, and garboils of conscience, wherewith they should be vexed. And the rather, that the faithful for their parts might the better prize this excellent benefit of peace: as also, that the wicked might know, that this peace is so promised to Gods children, that their condition shall no whit be bettered by it. But in regard these do often vainly and falsely pretend the name of God, and glory in it as a cloak to cover their wickedness withal; therefore the Prophet shows, that they shall have no cause to rejoice herein, or to attribute any thing to themselves in regard of this promise; because they can have no part in this peace. It should be little to their good then, though God showed mercy to his people, received them into favour; or that he gave men authority to publish peace unto them.
HAuing spoken of that peace which the faithfull should inioy,1 he on the contrarie denounceth against the wicked continuall warre and perpetuall troubles, and garboiles of conscience, wherewith they should be vexed. And the rather, that the faithfull for their parts might the better prize this excellent benefit of peace: as also, that the wicked might know, that this peace is so promised to Gods children, that their condition shall no whit be bettered by it. But in regard these doe often vainly and falsly pretend the name of God, and glory in it as a cloke to couer their wickednesse withall; therefore the Prophet shewes, that they shall haue no cause to reioice heerein, or to attribute any thing to themselues in regard of this promise; because they can haue no part in this peace. It should bee little to their good then, though God shewed mercy to his people, receiued them into fauour; or that hee gaue men authoritie to publish peace vnto them.