Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

And withal, seeing it hath been his custom to succour his people, and to give them some assured testimonies of his presence; that he would not now discontinue the same for the time to come: that so his almighty power might still shine more and more. For you must note, that he so brings in the people praying unto God, that therewithal they should confirm their hope from the remembrance of the time past, and with the more boldness might have their recourse to the throne of grace.

And withall, seeing it hath been his custome to succor his people, and to giue them some assured testimonies of his presence; that he would not now discontinue the same for the time to come: that so his almightie power might still shine more and more. For you must note, that he so brings in the people praying vnto God, that therewithall they should confirme their hope from the remembrance of the time past, and with the more boldnesse might haue their recourse to the throne of grace.

The eye hath not seen.] Doubtless the Prophets meaning is to magnify Gods goodness by mentioning these so many benefits, which God in former times had bestowed upon his people. This manner of commendation also, is very high and excellent: when being ravished with admiration in regard thereof, he cries out, that there is no God but he. Likewise, that the things which God hath done for his peoples sake, were never heard of before.

The eie hath not seene.] Doubtlesse the Prophets meaning is to magnifie Gods goodnesse by mentioning these so many benefits, which God in former times had bestowed vpon his people. This manner of commendation also, is very high and excellent: when being rauished with admiration in regard thereof, he cries out, that there is no God but he. Likewise, that the things which God hath done for his peoples sake, were neuer heard of before.