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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.
Now this spreading and perpetuity whereof Isaiah here speaks, contains two members: for it refers it self as well to the time, as to the state thereof. Now albeit the state of Christs Kingdom be such, as it seems ever & anon likely to perish: yet notwithstanding God contents not himself only to defend and keep it, but doth also enlarge the bounds thereof far and wide; and then upholds it, and causeth it to stand fast for ever and ever. Which we are diligently to note, to the end the continual assaults wherewith the Church is assailed, do not shake our faith; because we are here assured, that amidst these furious threats, yea amidst the very swords of the enemies, the Kingdom of Christ shall stand steadfast by the invincible power of God: so as in despite of the whole world, it shall flourish for ever. 1Indeed we must not judge of the steadfastness thereof by the appearance of worldly things, but by the promise; which makes us certain of the eternity and continual increasings of this kingdom.
Now this spreading and perpetuitie whereof Isaiah here speakes, containes two members: for it referres it selfe as well to the time, as to the state thereof. Now albeit the state of Christs Kingdome be such, as it seemes euer & anon likely to perish: yet notwithstanding God contents not himselfe onely to defend and keepe it, but doth also enlarge the bounds thereof farre and wide; and then vpholds it, and causeth it to stand fast for euer and euer. Which we are diligently to note, to the end the continual assaults wherewith the Church is assailed, doe not shake our faith; because we are here assured, that amidst these furious threats, yea amidst the very swords of the enemies, the Kingdome of Christ shall stand stedfast by the inuincible power of God: so as in despite of the whole world, it shall flourish for euer. 1Indeede we must not iudge of the stedfastnesse thereof by the appearance of worldly things, but by the promise; which makes vs certaine of the eternity and continuall increasings of this kingdome.
- 1We must not judge of the steadfastness of Christs Kingdom by worldly things.We must not iudge of the ste•fastnesse of Christs Kingdome by worldly things.