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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.
Where he saith, that he hath made all things; it must not only be referred to the Temple, but to whatsoever was there offered unto God. Now he speaks expressly of his making of them, to teach men that he hath no need of this external service. As in Psal. 50.10. he protests that all beasts are his creatures, and by right belong to him: and yet (forsooth) the Jews would needs pacify him by sacrificing of them. But see here the disease which is rooted in the hearts of the superstitious sort, namely, that they transform God into what Image they list, though himself hath ordained an outward worship; not for his own profit, but for ours,1 that so we might be exercised therein, according to the reach of our capacities.
Where he saith, that he hath made all things; it must not onely be referred to the Temple, but to whatsoeuer was there offered vnto God. Now hee speakes expresly of his making of them, to teach men that he hath no need of this externall seruice. As in Psal. 50.10. he protests that all beasts are his creatures, and by right belong to him: and yet (forsooth) the Iewes would needs pacifie him by sacrificing of them. But see heere the disease which is rooted in the hearts of the superstitious sort, namely, that they transforme God into what Image they list, though himselfe hath ordained an outward worshippe; not for his owne profit, but for ours,1 that so we might be exercised therein, according to the reach of our capacities.
- 1God ordains his worship not for his own profit, but for ours.God ordains his worship not for his owne profit, but for ours.