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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. 11. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth to grow that which is sown in it: so the Lord will cause righteousness to grow, and praise before all the heathen.
Vers. 11. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth to grow that which is sowne in it: so the Lord will cause righteousnesse to grow, and praise before all the heathen.
The Prophet confirms the former promises, by another goodly similitude: for he brings the Jews to the ordinary power of God, which shines in his creatures. We see that the earth brings forth her bud every year; the gardens grow green after they have been sown with seeds: to be short, the grass and plants which in winter seemed as good as dead, do revive again in the spring time, and recover new strength. Now these are infallible testimonies of Gods power, and of the good will which he bears us. Seeing these things then come thus ordinarily to pass, should men doubt thereof? Hath he given this virtue and power unto the earth, and will he not much more manifest the same for the deliverance of his people? Will not he cause the elect seed to bud, and bring forth; which as he hath promised, shall always remain in the world?
THe Prophet confirmes the former promises, by another goodly similitude: for he brings the Iewes to the ordinarie power of God, which shines in his creatures. Wee see that the earth brings forth her bud euerie yeere; the gardens grow greene after they haue beene sowen vvith seedes: to be short, the grasse and plants which in winter seemed as good as dead, doe reuiue againe in the spring time, and recouer new strength. Now these are infallible testimonies of Gods power, and of the good will which hee beares vs. Seeing these things then come thus ordinarily to passe, should men doubt thereof? Hath hee giuen this vertue and power vnto the earth, and will he not much more manifest the same for the deliuerance of his people? Will not hee cause the elect seede to bud, and bring forth; which as he hath promised, shall alwaies remaine in the world?