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Sermons of John Calvin, upon the song that Hezekiah made after he had been…Sermons of Iohn Caluin, vpon the songe that Ezechias made after he had bene…
Sermons of John Calvin, upon the song that Hezekiah made after he had been sick and afflicted by the hand of God, contained in the 38. chapter of Isaiah. Translated out of French into English. 1560.Sermons of Iohn Caluin, vpon the songe that Ezechias made after he had bene sicke and afflicted by the hand of God, conteyned in the 38. chapiter of Esay. Translated out of Frenche into Englishe. 1560.
London: printed by John Day, 1560London: printed by Iohn Day, 1560
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.
And in deed we may gather that God hitherto hath wrought by degrees in Hezekiah: for this miracle was done since the shadow of the sun was drawn back, and the message of prolonging his life was given him by the prophet.
And in dede we may gather that God hetherto hath wrought by degrees in Ezechias: for this miracle was done since the shadow of the sonne was drawen back, and the message of prolonging his lyfe was geuen him by the prophet.
It seemeth then that Hezekiah was altogether delivered, and yet this plaster was also requisite. So then when our lord after he hath given us any •ase in our trouble shall leave some remnant of pain: let not that trouble us, nether let us be weary of bearing his correction, until he have healed us altogether.
It semeth thē that Ezechias was altogether deliuered, and yet this plaister was also requisite. So then whē our lord after he hath geuē vs anye •ase in oure trouble shall leaue some remnaunt of peine: let not that trouble vs, nether let vs be wery of bearyng his correction, vntill he haue healed vs altogether.
Now we have to declare why Hezekiah demanded a sign, for although it were of weakness yet God heard him in such a request, and herein we see how loving God is toward us, when he doeth not only grant the requests which we make of a pure and right affection: but also though there be some infirmity mingled withal, and that we bear passions somewhat excessive, yet God hath pity on us in this point. Certain it is that Hezekiah when he had perfect faith he was content to have heard the word from the mouth of the Prophet. Then when he sayeth alas shall I not have some sign: herein he showeth that he giveth not full and perfect faith to the word of God. But yet he confesseth his fault, and in confessing it, he asketh remedy: & of whom? of God himself. Then when we shall be so encumbered, first let us acknowledge our own poverty, and let us not go about to excuse the evil, but let us take upon us the sentence of condemnation willingly. If then we ask of God to help it by his goodness, he will succour us, and hear our requests.