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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. 7. I will remember the mercies of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord,* according unto all that the Lord hath given us; and for the great goodness towards the house of Israel, which he hath given them according to his tender love, and according to his great mercies.
Vers. 7. I will remember the mercies of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord,* according vnto all that the Lord hath giuen vs; and for the great goodnesse towards the house of Israel, which hee hath giuen them according to his tender loue, and according to his great mercies.
- *Or, as upon.Or, as vpon.
Isaiah comforts the people in this so miserable and woeful a case, and by his example commands the Jews that in time of their extreme affliction, they should call to mind the former mercies of the Lord, and should betake them to their prayers; that so they might not resemble hypocrites, who never have any taste in Gods goodness, but in time of prosperity. For in adversity they are so cast down, that all the promises in the Bible will not be able to comfort them.1 Now when the Lord chastens us, we ought to remember his former benefits, and to break out into the extolling of them, still hoping of better for the time to come: for God is always like himself, and never changeth neither his counsel, nor will. And therefore, if we give place to his mercy, we shall never be cast off. This I take to be the context, though others take it otherwise, namely, that the Prophet having spoken heretofore of the peoples captivity, comforts now himself by this assurance of Gods mercy, because God was purposed to save some. But they are deceived, in regard they think that Isaiah hath hitherunto spoken of the Jews; as if God meant to punish none but them. Whereas he on the contrary