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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. 5. Hear the word of the Lord, all ye that tremble at his word. Your brethren that hated you, and* cast you out for my names sake, said; Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Vers. 5. Heare the word of the Lord, all yee that tremble at his word. Your brethren that hated you, and* cast you out for my names sake, said; Let the Lord be glorified: but hee shall appeare to your ioy, and they shall be ashamed.
- *Or, drave you behind them.Or, draue you behind them.
1Now he directs his speech to the true servants of God, and promiseth them a thing which they could hardly expect in these so sharp afflictions. And he speaks in particular unto them, in regard many at that time bragged falsely of Gods name. Yea, turning himself from the multitude, he preacheth to a small handful: as hath bin showed in Chap. 8. Seal up the Law, and bind up the testimony among my Disciples. Now by this mark he shows, that Gods true and lawful children are those that tremble at Gods word: which is a rare virtue indeed. He therefore opposeth i• to their feigned profession, who after they were circumcised, would needs be held for Gods people, & outwardly made great shows of holiness; that we might understand, that such only fear and reverence God, who honour and reverence his word: