Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Vers. 6. The multitude of Camels shall cover thee: and the Dromedaries of Midian, and of Epha: all they of Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense, and show forth the praises of the Lord. 7. All the sheep of Kedar shall be gathered unto thee: the Rams of Nebaioth shall serve thee: they shall come up to be accepted upon mine Altar: and I will beautify the house of my glory.

Vers. 6. The multitude of Camels shall couer thee: and the Dromedaries of Midian, and of Epha: all they of Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense, and shew forth the praises of the Lord. 7. All the sheepe of Kedar shall bee gathered vnto thee: the Rammes of Nebaioth shall serue thee: they shall come vp to bee accepted vpon mine Altar: and I will beautifie the house of my glorie.

Under borrowed speeches the Prophet describes the glory of the Church, and applies his doctrine, both to the time and persons, with which he had to do. For we must keep that in mind which we have often ⟨p. 615⟩said,¹ namely; that the Prophets had respect to the people whom they taught. And for that cause, mentioned the things best known, and the ceremonies most in use; that under the figures thereof, they might note out Gods spiritual worship and service. For it was good reason the Jews should be first instructed: and the Gentiles (in the second place) to whom the truth of these things is come. As if he should say; The people of far Countries shall come with their riches, in the power of God.

VNder borrowed speeches the Prophet describes the glorie of the Church, and applies his doctrine, both to the time and persons, with which he had to doe. For wee must keepe that in mind which we haue often ⟨p. 615⟩said,¹