Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

And where he saith, the Church shall be enriched, it is not to be referred to the persons of men: but in regard of the union which the head hath with the members, that which appertains to God and Christ, is here attributed to the Church.¹ The Jews deal absurdly therefore, who under colour of this prophecy, by their insatiable covetousness devour all the riches of the earth: neither do the Papists less fondly wrest these words to the maintaining of their riches, and superfluous pomps.

And where he saith, the Church shall be enriched, it is not to be referred to the persons of men: but in regard of the vnion which the head hath with the members, that which appertaines to God and Christ, is heere attributed to the Church.¹ The Iewes deale absurdlie therefore, who vnder colour of this prophesie, by their insatiable couetousnes deuoure all the riches of the earth: neither doe the Papists lesse fondly wrest these words to the maintaining of their riches, and superfluous pomps.

1. 1Absurd collections from this place of Jews and Papists.Absurd collections from this place of Iewes and Papists.

Now he mentions Camels, incense, gold, and sheep, as having regard to that wherewith every region abounded in, thereby signifying, that all should consecrate unto God whatsoever they enjoyed; and should offer themselves and all their riches unto him in sacrifice. Doctrine. Whence we are to gather, that we can not truly be converted unto the Lord, unless we offer up unto him all that ever we have: for these are those spiritual oblations which he requires, 1. Pet. 2.5. Rom. 12.1.