A12184:213
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the…
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulness. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philip. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Gray's-Inn.An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulnesse. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philipp. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Grayes-Inne.
London: printed by T. Cotes and John Dawson for Peter Cole, 1639
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Fifthly, This knowledge is a sweet knowledge:§5 and therefore excellent. It tells us who were miserable, and lost; it tells us also of redemption, of a kingdom, of a Saviour. How sweet are thy testimonies to my mouth, Psal. 119.103. And if the promises here be so sweet to us, what shall then the accomplishment of them be to us hereafter.
Fifthly, This knowledge is a sweet knowledge:§5 and therefore excellent. It telles us who were miserable, and lost; it telles us also of redemption, of a kingdome, of a Saviour. How sweet are thy testimonies to my mouth, Psal. 119.103. And if the promises here bee so sweet to us, what shall then the accomplishment of them be to us hereafter.
This knowledge, furthermore is excellent,§6 ⟨p. 86⟩In regard of the continuance thereof: the knowledge of other things dies with the things; the world must perish, and what use is there then of our skill in the nature thereof: only this knowledge abideth for ever, working grace, love, heavenly mindedness, and brings us tis to glory.
This knowledge, furthermore is excellent,§6 ⟨p. 86⟩In regard of the continuance thereof: the knowledge of other things dies with the things; the world must perish, and what use is there then of our skill in the nature thereof: onely this knowledge abideth for ever, working grace, love, heavenly mindednesse, and brings us tis to glorie.