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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. 1. Arise O Jerusalem; be bright: for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Vers. 1. Arise O Ierusalem; bee bright: for thy light is come, and the glorie of the Lord is risen vpon thee.
1IN this place the Prophet shows what the efficacy of this word is, whereof he spake in the former Chapter. For he comforts the church in her low and afflicted estate, and restores her to her brightness. And in respect that he represents the person of God, he here manifests his authority: and for that cause, useth a commandment, that he might give his speech the greater weight: as if by his absolute power, he placed the Church in that happy estate, which he before promised her. The sum is, to assure the faithful that the Prophet spake not as in the air, but effectually.
1IN this place the Prophet shewes what the efficacie of this word is, whereof hee spake in the former Chapter. For he comforts the church in her low and afflicted estate, and restores her to her brightnesse. And in respect that he represents the person of God, he heere manifests his authoritie: and for that cause, vseth a commandemēt, that he might giue his speech the greater weight: as if by his absolute power, he placed the Church in that happy estate, which hee before promised her. The summe is, to assure the faithfull that the Prophet spake not as in the aire, but effectually.
- 1In Chap. 59.21. he spake of the word, now he speaks of the efficacy of it.In Chap. 59.21. hee spake of the word, now hee speakes of the efficacie of it.