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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. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall grow speedily: thy righteousness shall go before thee, and the glory of the Lord shall embrace thee.
Vers. 8. Then shall thy light breake forth as the morning, and thine health shall grow speedily: thy righteousnesse shall goe before thee, and the glory of the Lord shall imbrace thee.
The Prophet shows that God is not over rigorous,1 neither requires he of us more then is need, though hypocrites complain causelessly never so much, in accusing him of too great severity: for when their works are condemned, then they gnash the teeth, and answer, that God can never be content; and therefore they know not what they should do more, nor what way to take. He answers them again, that God requires no more but a pure and upright heart: that is to say, a good conscience. If they have that, he will show them mercy, and in gathering them together again, will give testimony of their holiness, and will bless them every manner of way, whom he hath justly chastised for their ⟨p. 598⟩disloyalties. In a word, that they shall have no occasion at all to murmur, as if he were too sharp towards them; because they should taste of his bounty and liberality, if in rejecting all hypocrisy, they would dispose themselves to worship him in sincerity.
THe Prophet shewes that God is not ouer rigorous,1