A17640:4247
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. 21. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
The Prophet confirms the former sentence, namely,1 that the wicked shall gain nothing in seeking this peace; for they shall have alarums rung in their ears on every side; and in regard that God makes war upon them, therefore they shall but lose their labour to hope for peace. I grant the wicked would with all their hearts enjoy peace, yea they much desire it. For what seek they else ⟨p. 593⟩in this world, but to be secured, and to rock their consciences asleep, that they may take their fill of pleasures, and give themselves over without check, unto all lasciviousness. They endeavour to banish from them all thoughts of Gods judgements,2 and would fain become senseless: and these they take to be the true means whereby to obtain peace: but they shall never this way enjoy it; for till they be reconciled unto God in Christ, their consciences will ever be galling them, and they shall not cease to be molested with the accusations thereof. And thus he brings in God the only author of peace, who by this terrible sentence, takes from the Jews their peace, and calls him his God: opposing it against their vain glory, who falsely covered themselves under such titles. For they could not be said to have any knowledge of God, whilst they rejected both his Prophet and doctrine: and therefore Isaiah is bold by Gods express commandment, to proclaim open war against them.
THe Prophet confirmes the former sentence, namely,