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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. 14. And he shall be as a sanctuary: but as a stumbling stone, and as a rock to fall upon to both the houses of Israel; and as a snare and as a net to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Vers. 14. And hee shall be as a sanctuarie: but as a stumbling stone, and as a rocke to fall vpon to both the houses of Israel; and as a snare and as a net to the inhabitants of Ierusalem.
HE promiseth a secure and quiet conscience unto the true servants of God; because the Lord will easily appease all terrors, in keeping them under the shadow of his wings. Now he alludes to the word Sanctify, which he used heretofore: for the word which signifies Sanctuary, Tower, or fortress, is derived of that which signifies, to sanctify. He means to affirm then, that God asks nothing whereof he offereth not a like mutual recompense. For whosoever they are that do sanctify him in their hearts; shall also prove by experience, that he is a most certain Sanctuary, and haven of safety for them. But howsoever there be some correspondency between God and us in this sanctification; yet notwithstanding it is in a divers §1respect; because we are said to sanctify him, when we attribute unto him all praise and §2glory, and depend altogether upon him: but he on his part is said to sanctify us, when he delivers and keeps us in all dangers. Now because very few are found who obey him, resting themselves wholly upon his promises, the Prophet meant to arm the faithful against all such temptations. For they were in danger to be carried away by such and so wicked examples as by a kind of whirlwind. Behold now the Prophets meaning; as if he should say; The Lord will be a most safe and faithful guardian unto you: and howsoever others spurn against him, yet be not you afraid; but continue you constant in your places.