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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.
Sharon and Achor were places for pastures: but the one was apt for small beasts, and the other for great. And here we see that Gods promises not only contain in them the things belonging to the life to come,1 but also to that which is present; to the end we might taste his bounty and liberality to the full. For by earthly benefits, we are invited to seek for greater and more excellent things touching the heavenly life.
Sharon and Achor were places for pastures: but the one was apt for small beasts, and the other for great. And here we see that Gods promises not onely containe in them the things belonging to the life to come,1 but also to that which is present; to the end wee might taste his bountie and liberalitie to the full. For by earthly benefits, we are inuited to seeke for greater and more excellent things touching the heauenlie life.
- 1Godliness hath the promise of things belonging to this life, as well as of those to come.Godlinesse hath the promise of things belonging to this life, as well as of those to come.
Whereas the Lord extends his liberality even to the brute beasts, which were created for our use: thence are we to conceive a more sure and confident hope touching his fatherly kindness towards us. For if he be pleased to take care of beasts which are ordained to serve us,1 much more will he furnish us with all things convenient both for this life, and for that to come. And yet we must keep in mind that doctrine (whereupon we have insisted heretofore) which brings us from temporal blessings, to the spiritual kingdom of Christ: Which the Prophets are wont to describe out under figures.