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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. 1. Moreover, the Lord said unto me; Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a* mans pen; Make speed to the spoil, haste to the pray.
Vers. 1. Moreouer, the Lord said vnto mee; Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a* mans pen; Make speede to the spoile, haste to the pray.
- *Or, a common stile.
This Prophecy contains no new matter: but is a confirmation of the former; wherein Isaiah had prophesied the destruction of the two kingdoms of Israel and Syria, which was at hand. He had also foretold, that both Countries should lose their Kings, before the children which should be borne soon after, were able to discern between good and evil; that is to say, before they should be of discretion. But because the wicked take no warning by any threatenings, it was needful that this prophecy should be repeated, and confirmed by some sign: First, that he might awaken the people, God commandeth this Prophecy to be published and written, to the ⟨p. 87⟩end all might take knowledge of it. We have said heretofore,1 that the Prophets were wont after they had received commandment to publish any thing to the people, to comprehend the sum of it in few words; and then fixed it to the gates of the Temple: as we may gather from the book of Habakkuk;