Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

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 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 vse; that vnder the figures thereof, they might note out Gods spiritual worship and seruice. For it was good reason the Iewes should bee first instructed: and the Gentiles (in the second place) to whom the truth of these things is come. As if hee should say; The people of farre Countries shall come with their riches, in the power of God.

1. 1He that is truly converted unto God, will dedicate all he hath to his service.He that is truly conuerted vnto God, will dedicate all he hath to his seruice.