A17640:4756
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. 12. Wilt thou hold thy self still at these things, O Lord? Wilt thou hold thy peace and afflict us above measure?
Vers. 12. Wilt thou hold thy selfe still at these things, O Lord? Wilt thou hold thy peace and afflict vs aboue measure?
The people fortify themselves in undoubted hope, that God will not suffer his glory to be thus trampled under foot, though he be provoked to wrath by mens infinite offences. Hypocrites reap no consolation at all by this, but these things indeed belong only to such as are touched with a true sense of Gods mercy. Such conclude, and are certainly persuaded, that howsoever death doth menace them; yet God having regard to his own glory, will at the least be merciful to some; that so the whole seed perish not.
THe people fortifie thēselues in vndoubted hope, that God will not suffer his glorie to be thus trampled vnder foote, though he be prouoked to wrath by mens infinite offences. Hypocrites reape no consolation at all by this, but these things indeed belong onely to such as are touched with a true sense of Gods mercy. Such conclude, and are certainly perswaded, that howsoeuer death doth menace them; yet God hauing regard to his owne glory, will at the least bee mercifull to some; that so the whole seed perish not.
Wilt thou afflict us?] Isaiah shows that God cannot forget his mercy. Why so? Because he cannot deny himself: for his glory is joined with our salvation.