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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. 3. And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole world is full of his glory.
Vers. 3. And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole world is full of his glorie.
IT was necessary all these things should be represented to the Prophet in a vision, to the end that not only the people but even Isay himself should be the more moved. For there was no less need in regard of him, then of all the people, seeing he was to sustain very hard and difficult assaults; neither could he have boldly denounced these things, unless he had been first confirmed. The people also being admonished by this vision how exceeding great and fearful the majesty of God wa•, who pronounced this sentence against them, should be terrified therewith in good earnest. This God (at whose only look• the Angels themselves tremble, and whos• praises they continually sound forth with full voice; lastly, whom they serve and obey) came forth upon his throne: but men whom he had vouchsafed to adopt for his children, proudly with obstinacy resisted him. Now when we hear that the Angels are continually busied in sounding forth Gods glory, let us know that their example is set before us for our imitation.1 For it is the highest service we can do unto him to be occupied in celebrating his praises. In as much then as he herein makes us companions with his Angels, it is to the end that whilst we wander here below, we should notwithstanding be conjoined and made like to the heavenly inhabitants. Lastly, to the end the harmony between us and the Angels may be perfect in all points, it behoves that the praises of God do not only sound upon our tongues, but that all the actions of our life be referred thereunto; which we shall then do when we endeavour to do all things therein to the glory of God.