“We
ought to draw from it a general statement, that when we are weighed down by
adversity, and when the ungodly rejoice as if we are ruined, and as if they
alone were prosperous, God declares that their joy is without foundation. The Church will always rise again, and be
restored to her former and prosperous condition, though all conclude that she
is ruined. The children of God shall
acquire new vigour [sic], that they
may pierce the eyes of the ungodly; not that they wish this, or have any such
intention, but because the decree of God makes it necessary that this shall
take place.” John Calvin, Commentary on Isaiah, vol. 1, 464, on
Isaiah 14:29.
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