Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

This is an excellent place, and cannot be too oft called to mind; especially in this time wherein we now live, wherein we see the estate of religion almost quite abolished in Christendom. Many boast that they are Christians, who yet are far off from God, and to whom also Christ is a stone of offence.

This is an excellent place, and cannot bee too oft called to minde; especially in this time wherein we now liue, wherein wee see the estate of religion almost quite abolished in Christendome. Many boast that they are Christians, who yet are farre off from God, and to whom also Christ is a stone of offence.

The Papists proudly brag of his name, although they profane his whole service by their superstitions, and despitefully dishonour him. As touching those who have the pure worship of God established in the midst of them, there are very few who embrace the doctrine of the gospel with a sincere affection.

The Papists proudly brag of his name, although they prophane his whole seruice by their superstitions, and despightfully dishonour him. As touching those who haue the pure worship of God established in the midst of them, there are very few who imbrace the doctrine of the gospel with a sincere affectiō.

On which side then soever we turn our eyes, we can see nothing but woeful temptations every where. And therefore let us set this most profitable advertisement before us; to wit, that it is no new thing to see the greater part, yea, almost all those who boast themselves to be the servants of the Church, yet to spurn against God. And in the mean while, albeit we be but as a little handful of people in respect of them; yet must we rest our selves constantly notwithstanding upon the Lord.