And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his
graven
image
What remains of the tree, that is not consumed by making a fire
to warm with, by heating the oven to bake bread with, and by
using it in the kitchen to roast meat with, this is made an image
of, and being graved and carved, is called a god, and worshipped;
though it is of the same matter, and of the same nature, with
that which was used for warming, baking, and roasting: he
falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it,
and
saith, deliver me, for thou art my god;
he bows unto it, falls down on his knees, and spreads out his
hands, and lifts them up, and uses all the gestures of adoration;
yea, makes a formal address in prayer and supplication, and
particularly requests that he would deliver him from present
danger and distresses, of whatsoever kind he was attended with;
declaring at the same time he was his god, in whom he trusted,
and from whom he expected relief and help. Monstrous stupidity!
Isaiah 44:17
